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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Locks Heath events
Wedding fish and chip van in Locks Heath: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Locks Heath
Perfect for your wedding in Locks Heath
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Locks Heath, people book us for events such as:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Informal weddings
- Barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
About our wedding fish and chip van in Locks Heath
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is normally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for food after the first dance and engagement parties.
Weddings in a place like Locks Heath 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. Let us know about access for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Locks Heath weddings: local tips
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Locks Heath, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Locks Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Locks Heath to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Holly Hill Woodland Park. If you’re marrying at a church near Locks Heath, such as St John, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the coast within about 2 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to weddings all over the SO31, PO14 and PO15 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Locks Heath, we also cover Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to Locks Heath
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why Locks Heath hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Locks Heath
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. At a December wedding in Locks Heath, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Locks Heath
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Questions from Locks Heath
Which station is closest to Locks Heath?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will fit your running order.
- 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