Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Owslebury Bottom
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Owslebury Bottom.
- Engagement celebrations
- Food after the first dance
- Rustic farm weddings
A chip van near Owslebury Bottom
About our wedding fish and chip van in Owslebury Bottom
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For seaside-themed weddings and anniversary celebrations, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Owslebury Bottom, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Events we cater in Owslebury Bottom
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Owslebury Bottom book the van for events such as:
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening wedding food
If you want countryside in your photos, Twyford Down is not far.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Golden-hour photos in Owslebury Bottom at midsummer come around 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.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Also near Owslebury Bottom
Other occasions in Owslebury Bottom
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Owslebury Bottom weddings: local tips
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Owslebury Bottom and the surrounding area. Owslebury Bottom is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Anywhere in SO21, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Owslebury Bottom, we also cover Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
Owslebury Bottom: your questions answered
Is Owslebury Bottom close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Owslebury Bottom?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
- 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