Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Old Netley, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Old Netley and across Hampshire.
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Barn and farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Old Netley
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Old Netley
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Old Netley
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is generally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We’re often asked to cater engagement celebrations and wedding after-parties, with mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Near Old Netley, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Also in Old Netley
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Old Netley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Getting married in Old Netley?
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Old Netley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
Netley Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Old Netley suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. 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 SO31. Streets in the area include Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Old Netley we cover include Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Old Netley includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Old Netley include Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.9 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Linden Tree pub (within half a mile east)
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Old Netley?
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Engagement parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewal parties
Planning photos in Westwood Woodland Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
FAQs for Old Netley
Can you serve near the sea around Old Netley?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Old Netley?
Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
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. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Old Netley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Count suppliers working late
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
- 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