Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Tinkers Cross
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Tinkers Cross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Engagement celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Tinkers Cross
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
About our wedding fish and chip van in Tinkers Cross
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it is most welcome. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and food after the first dance.
A wedding in a small place like Tinkers Cross frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: 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.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Tinkers Cross weddings: local tips
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. Around Tinkers Cross, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Marrying at Sandleheath Village Hall? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (2.2 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (0.9 miles south)
How the day works
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 Tinkers Cross, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Tinkers Cross?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Tinkers Cross
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Vow renewal parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Blashford Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Tinkers Cross: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Tinkers Cross?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Sandleheath Village Hall: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Also near Tinkers Cross
Other occasions in Tinkers Cross
- 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