Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Waterlooville, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Waterlooville. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening wedding food
Book the van in Waterlooville
What affects the price in Waterlooville
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Waterlooville
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Typical bookings include garden and marquee receptions and wedding after-parties, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wedding in Waterlooville, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with a car park keeps things personal. Evening fish and chips suits that kind of day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
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Other occasions in Waterlooville
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Golden-hour photos in Waterlooville at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Waterlooville and across Hampshire
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Waterlooville questions
Can you serve after a service at Saint George's?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Waterlooville from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
Perfect for your wedding in Waterlooville
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Waterlooville and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
Among the historic houses close to Waterlooville are Warblington Castle (4 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
Weddings in Waterlooville: venues, ceremonies and travel
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Bookings in Waterlooville come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Waterlooville to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Southmoor Nature Reserve is close by. It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7 and PO8, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Waterlooville, we also cover Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Waterlooville include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Waterlooville include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Denmead Queen pub (under half a mile south-east)
- 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