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Wedding fish and chip van in Knowle, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Knowle and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Wedding fish and chip van for Knowle events
Wedding fish and chip van in Knowle, cooked to order
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We’re often asked to cater coastal-themed receptions and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Rural weddings around Knowle have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Getting married in Knowle?
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Knowle or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2 miles south. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Swanwick Lakes. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For weddings in PO17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count suppliers working late
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why Knowle hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Knowle
Nearby places to Knowle
Other occasions in Knowle
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Knowle, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Knowle: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Knowle?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Francis?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What time is best for the van?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
Can the van come to Knowle?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Knowle is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you park near the barn?
That’s up to your venue, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Knowle
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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