Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Lymore events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lymore.
- Informal weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for Lymore events
Getting married in Lymore?
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Around Lymore, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Lymore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lymore to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 3 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in SO41, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Lymore we cover include Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles north)
Wedding fish and chip van in Lymore, fried fresh
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. We’re frequently asked to cater informal weddings and barn weddings, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Lymore have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
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What else we do in Lymore
Common questions in Lymore
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Evening food typically goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Evening food at a Lymore wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Lymore, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or SO41 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lymore? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A chip van compared with other options
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Lymore hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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