Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Furzeley Corner, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Furzeley Corner.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Day-after gatherings
- Informal weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Furzeley Corner
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Furzeley Corner
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Typical bookings include day-after gatherings and engagement parties, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural weddings around Furzeley Corner have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Furzeley Corner
Furzeley Corner is about 1 mile west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Around Furzeley Corner, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Furzeley Corner is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Portsdown Hill, and the countryside around Furzeley Corner suits an outdoor reception. After a ceremony at a church like The Mead End, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Furzeley Corner, Sheepwash Lane and Furzeley Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover weddings in Soake (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile east), Purbrook Heath (2 miles south), Hart Plain (2 miles east) and Cowplain (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (7 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Schools near Furzeley Corner include Cowplain Community School (1.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Mead End pub (0.6 miles north)
FAQs for Furzeley Corner
Is Furzeley Corner too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Furzeley Corner close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
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. For a summer wedding in Furzeley Corner, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Furzeley Corner?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Furzeley Corner
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
What affects the price in Furzeley Corner
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Furzeley Corner
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Places near Furzeley Corner
What else we do in Furzeley Corner
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your wedding in Furzeley Corner
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Furzeley Corner and Hampshire:
- Engagement parties
- Informal weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Cosham station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Put bins near the van
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
- 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