Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Soake
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Soake.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Soake?
A chip van compared with other options
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Soake hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Wedding fish and chip van in Soake, cooked to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For engagement parties and evening food for day and evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Rural weddings around Soake have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Weddings in Soake: venues, ceremonies and travel
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. In and around Soake, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Soake is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Soake to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Mead End often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. For guests travelling by train, Bedhampton station, about 3.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We cover weddings in every part of PO7 and the streets around it. Local streets include Soake Road and Hambledon Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Soake we cover include Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Mead End pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Soake
Is Soake close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Soake?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Soake?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
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.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van come to Soake?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Soake is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Towns and villages near Soake
Other occasions in Soake
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Soake, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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