Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Foulford events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Foulford and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food after the first dance
Planning an event in Foulford?
Wedding fish and chip van in Foulford, cooked to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s often a yard or track close to the party. We are often asked to cater barn and farm weddings and engagement parties, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around Foulford have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In Foulford, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:05pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Foulford: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Events we cater in Foulford
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Foulford book the van for occasions like:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John the Baptist frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
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More for events in Foulford
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Foulford
Foulford is in Hampshire. In and around Foulford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Foulford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3.3 miles south). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. If you want countryside in your photos, Linbrook Lake is not far, and the countryside around Foulford suits an outdoor reception. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Foulford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24. If your venue is just outside Foulford, we also cover Forest Corner (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile north), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile south-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (7 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Foulford include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Where the van can park in Foulford
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch