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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Marchwood
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Marchwood and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Garden and marquee receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Marchwood
Marchwood questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Apostle?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Wedding fish and chip van in Marchwood, fried fresh
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Typical bookings include day-after gatherings and seaside-themed weddings, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a smaller place like Marchwood, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need a firm spot and access. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your wedding in Marchwood
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Barn weddings
- Wedding after-parties
Marrying at Church of St John the Apostle? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Marchwood
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Marchwood. Marchwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. For outdoor photos, Testwood Lakes is close by, and the countryside around Marchwood suits an outdoor reception. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Marchwood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. 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 serve weddings across SO40 and the streets around it. From Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You will find Marchwood on the A326, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For weddings just outside Marchwood, we cover Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Marchwood includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in Marchwood is about 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO40 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Marchwood, and we will check the date and send a price.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Marchwood?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Places near Marchwood
What else we do in Marchwood
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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