Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Lowford
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lowford? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Lowford?
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Wedding fish and chip van in Lowford, fried fresh
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Whether it is wedding after-parties and seaside-themed weddings, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Lowford frequently 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. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Lowford?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
For outdoor photos, Netley Common is close by, and the countryside around Lowford suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
Weddings in Lowford: venues, ceremonies and travel
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Lowford, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Lowford. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Paul’s Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover weddings in every part of the SO31 postcode area. From Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For weddings just outside Lowford, we cover Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Schools near Lowford include Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.1 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Linden Tree pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lowford?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. For a summer wedding in Lowford, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO31 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Places near Lowford
What else we do in Lowford
Lowford: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Paul’s Church?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Lowford?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come to Lowford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lowford and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
- 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