Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Upham
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 Upham.
- Evening wedding food
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Day-after gatherings
Planning an event in Upham?
About our wedding fish and chip van in Upham
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. We are frequently asked to cater barn and farm weddings and coastal-themed receptions, with cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Near Upham, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
More for events in Upham
Weddings in Upham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Upham and the surrounding area. Upham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upham to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Bishops Waltham Branch LNR. Marrying at Church of St Mary? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
We serve weddings across the SO32 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include Brushmakers Arms (under half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Upham
What’s the nearest station to Upham?
Hedge End station, about 4.4 miles south-west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Upham?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Food after the first dance
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewal parties
- Informal weddings
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Hedge End station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Put bins near the van
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Upham, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
- 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