Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Purbrook Heath
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Purbrook Heath and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
Planning an event in Purbrook Heath?
Wedding fish and chip van in Purbrook Heath, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We are often asked to cater rustic farm weddings and coastal-themed receptions, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Purbrook Heath, 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. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Purbrook Heath hosts choose us
- Events in Purbrook Heath and across Hampshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Golden-hour photos in Purbrook Heath 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Places near Purbrook Heath
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Purbrook Heath: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Purbrook Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook Heath?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to Purbrook Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Purbrook Heath is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Occasions we serve in Purbrook Heath
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Wedding after-parties
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Cosham station is about 1.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Purbrook Heath
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Purbrook Heath will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Purbrook Heath to Southampton (15 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Portsdown Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Purbrook Heath suits an outdoor reception.
We serve weddings across PO7 and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Purbrook Heath include Purbrook Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find George Inn (1 mile south)
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
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