Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Matchams
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Matchams? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Engagement parties
- Barn weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Matchams
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Matchams
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and engagement parties, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Matchams, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Occasions we serve in Matchams
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Matchams and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
Planning photos in Avon Heath Country Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Common questions in Matchams
Do you come out to small places like Matchams?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go 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.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Will the van be in our photos?
It normally ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Can you park near the barn?
That’s up to your venue, but near the reception works best. A picture of the area helps.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Nearby places to Matchams
More for events in Matchams
Why choose a fish and chip van in Matchams?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Matchams and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price or the cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Matchams
Matchams is in Hampshire. We cover Matchams as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Matchams to Southampton (20 miles away).
Linbrook Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Matchams suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Matchams are historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. 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.
We serve weddings across BH24 and the streets around it. Local streets include Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Matchams includes St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Matchams, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: 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.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
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’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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