Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Wickham, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Wickham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Wickham events
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Wickham
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. Whether it’s marquee and garden weddings and engagement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Wickham often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Wickham
Which station is closest to Wickham?
Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How many portions do we need?
Usually most, not all. We will talk it through when we quote.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Occasions we serve in Wickham
Evening food matters, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a talking point.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Wickham, people book us for occasions like:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn weddings
- Vow renewal parties
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At a December wedding in Wickham, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Wickham hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wickham
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Wickham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Places near Wickham
Also in Wickham
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Wickham weddings: local tips
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. People in Wickham book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Wickham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Fareham station is about 3.2 miles away. St Clair's Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Wherever your wedding is in PO17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wedding is on The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Wickham on the A32 and A334, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Wickham, we also cover Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wickham include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old House Hotel (under half a mile west)
- 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