Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Lymington, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lymington and across Hampshire.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewal parties
- Wedding after-parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Lymington events
Wedding fish and chip van in Lymington, cooked to order
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and laid-back receptions, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In a town like Lymington, a church ceremony and a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That is ideal for evening fish and chips: the van parks beside the marquee or in the hall car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wedding. In Lymington, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:05pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are 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
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lymington
Lymington is in Hampshire. For a wedding in Lymington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Lymington. Lymington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Lymington to Southampton (13 miles away).
Marrying at Church of St. Thomas the Apostle? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. If you want countryside in your photos, Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve is not far, and the countryside around Lymington suits an outdoor reception. With the New Forest National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. The sea is within about a mile, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in SO41 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include High Street, The Square and Priestlands Place; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Lymington is on the A337 and B3054, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Pennington (1 mile south-west), Walhampton (1 mile east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile north) and Boldre (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (11 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west) and Locks Heath (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.9 miles north) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (less than half a mile south-west) and Southlands School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include Thomas Tripp pub (under half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Flag coeliac guests early
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Lymington
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Lymington
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Lymington questions
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Lymington?
Lymington Town station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van come to Lymington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lymington and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
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.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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