Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Furzey Lodge, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Furzey Lodge.
- Food after the first dance
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
A chip van near Furzey Lodge
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Golden-hour photos in Furzey Lodge at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Furzey Lodge, cooked to order
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and anniversaries and engagement parties.
There is something special about a country wedding near Furzey Lodge, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
FAQs for Furzey Lodge
Do you come out to small places like Furzey Lodge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Generally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will agree the spot in advance.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Furzey Lodge as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Furzey Lodge to Southampton (8 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Boldre Foreshore is not far. For guests travelling by train, Beaulieu Road station is about 2.8 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 2 miles of Furzey Lodge, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to weddings all over SO42 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover weddings in East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
Events we cater in Furzey Lodge
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
In Furzey Lodge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Historic houses near Furzey Lodge include Beaulieu Palace House (1.2 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Furzey Lodge? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Also near Furzey Lodge
What else we do in Furzey Lodge
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, 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