Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Horton Heath events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Horton Heath and the surrounding area.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
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Wedding fish and chip van in Horton Heath, fried fresh
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for vow renewal parties and relaxed, informal receptions.
Weddings in a place like Horton Heath frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
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The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Winter weddings in Horton Heath are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Horton Heath? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- We cover Horton Heath and the whole of Hampshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Horton Heath
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Horton Heath and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Horton Heath are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (3.7 miles west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. After a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Cross, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Horton Heath include Wyvern Technology College (0.5 miles north) and Wyvern Technology College (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old George Public House (0.8 miles north)
FAQs for Horton Heath
How far is Horton Heath from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you park near the barn?
Generally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
- 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