Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Lockerley
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Lockerley and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement celebrations
A chip van near Lockerley
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Lockerley
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater garden and marquee receptions and coastal-themed receptions.
A wedding in a small place like Lockerley often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lockerley
Lockerley is about 5 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Lockerley is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Within reach of Lockerley are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (1.8 miles east) and Landford Manor (4.3 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles east.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Butlers Close, Oval Road and Clem's Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover weddings in Carter's Clay (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile east), Mottisfont (2 miles east), Kimbridge (2 miles east) and Awbridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Kings Arms Public House (within half a mile east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Cannot 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 usually simpler.
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.
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How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Lockerley is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Lockerley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Lockerley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wedding in Lockerley
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lockerley, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St John, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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