Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Bailey Green, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bailey Green? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
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A chip van near Bailey Green
Getting married in Bailey Green?
Bailey Green is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Around Bailey Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Bailey Green to Southampton (18 miles away).
Within reach of Bailey Green are historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House (4.7 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. If you want countryside in your photos, Shutts Copse isn’t far, and the countryside around Bailey Green suits an outdoor reception. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in GU34 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Bailey Green, we also cover Privett (1 mile south-east), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (1 mile north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (13 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Petersfield Community Hospital (5.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
Wedding fish and chip van in Bailey Green, cooked to order
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 marquee and garden weddings and anniversary celebrations, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Bailey Green 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. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. For a summer wedding in Bailey Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bailey Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal that guests remember. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Bailey Green
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Bailey Green: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to Bailey Green?
Yes, we do. Bailey Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
When should evening food go out?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. A picture of the area helps.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Bailey Green?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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