Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Bighton, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bighton and across Hampshire.
- Barn weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Wedding after-parties
A chip van near Bighton
About our wedding fish and chip van in Bighton
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Typical bookings include food after the first dance and anniversary celebrations, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Bighton, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
FAQs for Bighton
How far is Bighton from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When do you arrive?
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Typically, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bighton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Nearby places to Bighton
What else we do in Bighton
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Bighton hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Weddings in Bighton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Bighton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bighton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bighton to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Red Hill, and the countryside around Bighton suits an outdoor reception. After a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
For weddings in SO24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. For weddings just outside Bighton, we cover Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Bighton include Red Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Three Horseshoes Public House (under half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bighton
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Bighton. At a December wedding in Bighton, it’s 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, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Bighton?
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Anniversary celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Historic houses near Bighton include Hinton Ampner House (4.3 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.5 miles north-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Put bins near the van
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
- 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