Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Portchester
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Portchester.
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement celebrations
- Laid-back receptions
A chip van near Portchester
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Portchester
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. Whether it is weddings in a marquee or garden and second-day and after-party food, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
A farm or garden wedding near Portchester suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Count suppliers working late
- Plan bins by the hatch
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Portchester: your questions answered
Is Portchester close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can the van come to Portchester?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Portchester and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Places near Portchester
What else we do in Portchester
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Portchester
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Portchester
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Portchester or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. If you want countryside in your photos, Portsdown Hill is not far, and the countryside around Portchester suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 5 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cover weddings in every part of the PO16, PO6 and PO17 postcode area and the streets around it. From Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Portchester, we also cover Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (less than half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Portchester includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portchester include Portchester Community School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cormorant pub (under half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your wedding in Portchester
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Portchester station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Portchester? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will 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 will confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Golden-hour photos in Portchester at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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