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Wedding fish and chip van in Bedhampton, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bedhampton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal weddings
- Engagement parties
Book the van in Bedhampton
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Wedding fish and chip van in Bedhampton, cooked to order
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. Whether it is vow renewal parties and weddings in a marquee or garden, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Bedhampton often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Bedhampton? 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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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Bedhampton weddings: local tips
Bedhampton is about 1 mile south-west of Havant, in Hampshire. For weddings in Bedhampton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Bedhampton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bedhampton to Southampton (18 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Bedhampton has its own station, Bedhampton station. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Southmoor Nature Reserve. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the PO9 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Palk Road, Knox Road and Mill Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Bedhampton, we also cover Farlington (1 mile south-west), Purbrook (2 miles north-west), Drayton (2 miles west), Widley (2 miles west) and Waterlooville (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles south-west), Fareham (8 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (11 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Bedhampton include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bedhampton include Havant College (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
What affects the price in Bedhampton
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or PO9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Bedhampton?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Wedding after-parties
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (1.7 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 is crisp.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Golden-hour photos in Bedhampton at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Bedhampton
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
We’re gathering after a service at St Nicholas Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you come to Bedhampton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Bedhampton is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
- 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