Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Lee-on-the-Solent events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Lee-on-the-Solent and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Laid-back receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
Planning an event in Lee-on-the-Solent?
Lee-on-the-Solent questions
Can you serve near the sea around Lee-on-the-Solent?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Lee-on-the-Solent?
Fareham station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Lee-on-the-Solent?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Lee-on-the-Solent
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for engagement parties and vow renewals and anniversaries.
Weddings in a place like Lee-on-the-Solent often 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. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Occasions we serve in Lee-on-the-Solent
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Lee-on-the-Solent, people book us for events such as:
- Day-after gatherings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
For guests travelling by train, Fareham station is about 3.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Places near Lee-on-the-Solent
Also in Lee-on-the-Solent
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Lee-on-the-Solent weddings: local tips
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Lee-on-the-Solent, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, West of the River Alver isn’t far, and the countryside around Lee-on-the-Solent suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Lee-on-the-Solent are historic houses such as Osborne House (4.9 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. With the coast within about 5 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in PO13, we can fry fresh for your guests. From High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Lee-on-the-Solent, we cover Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Lee-on-the-Solent includes West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Lee-on-the-Solent include Crofton School (1.4 miles north) and Baycroft School (1.4 miles north)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Lee-on-the-Solent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening food at a Lee-on-the-Solent wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Lee-on-the-Solent, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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