Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Stonehills, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Stonehills.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
A chip van near Stonehills
Common questions in Stonehills
Can you serve near the sea around Stonehills?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Stonehills?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
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 be honest about what’s possible.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Stonehills
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We’re often asked to cater food after the first dance and barn weddings, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Stonehills often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At a December wedding in Stonehills, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Stonehills? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Evening food typically goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What you get with us
- We cover Stonehills and the whole of Hampshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Stonehills
More for events in Stonehills
Where the van can park in Stonehills
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Stonehills
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Weddings in Stonehills are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Stonehills is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Stonehills are Beaulieu Palace House (4.6 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Stonehills, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 3 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in SO45, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Stonehills and Fawley Bypass or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Stonehills, we also cover Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stonehills include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Falcon Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Stonehills
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stonehills and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding after-parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Mercury Marshes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Stonehills suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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