Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Bailey's Hard, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Bailey's Hard.
- Informal weddings
- Engagement parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
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About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Bailey's Hard
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. For garden and marquee receptions and engagement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Bailey's Hard, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
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What affects the price in Bailey's Hard
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Bailey's Hard, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bailey's Hard
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Bailey's Hard, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Boldre Foreshore nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Within reach of Bailey's Hard are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (0.8 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Bailey's Hard, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in SO42, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve weddings in The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby, you will find The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Bailey's Hard hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Bailey's Hard
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter weddings in Bailey's Hard are dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Bailey's Hard: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bailey's Hard?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock 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