Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Welborne events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Welborne.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food after the first dance
Wedding fish and chip van for Welborne events
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Welborne
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater vow renewals and anniversaries and marquee and garden weddings.
Near Welborne, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Welborne?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
Put the station on your invitation: Fareham station, about 1.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Welborne, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Welborne
Other occasions in Welborne
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why Welborne hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Welborne
Welborne is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. For weddings in Welborne, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Swanwick Lakes is close by, and the countryside around Welborne suits an outdoor reception. Marrying at Church of St Francis? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Weddings anywhere in PO17 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Welborne, we also cover Crockerhill (1 mile east), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south-east), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and Fareham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Miners Arms (0.9 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Welborne
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Common questions in Welborne
Is Welborne too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Francis: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who don’t eat 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.
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 will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Will the van be in our photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Flag coeliac guests early
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
- 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