Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Leckford events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Leckford and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement parties
- Wedding after-parties
Planning an event in Leckford?
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Leckford
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for evening wedding food and rustic farm weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Leckford, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Leckford
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Leckford book the van for events such as:
- Vow renewal parties
- Rustic farm weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening wedding food
If you’re marrying at a church near Leckford, such as Church of St Nicholas, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in Leckford
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Leckford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Leckford?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Leckford weddings: local tips
Leckford is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the SO20 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Leckford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Mill Lake is not far. Planning photos in Longstock Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
For weddings in SO20, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Longstock (1 mile west), Fullerton (1 mile north), Cottonworth (1 mile north), Chilbolton (2 miles north-east) and Stockbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles north). Open spaces near Leckford include Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Peat Spade Public House (0.9 miles west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Leckford
What else we do in Leckford
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Leckford, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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