Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Borden, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in Borden: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Book the van in Borden
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Wedding fish and chip van in Borden, cooked to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s frequently a yard or track close to the party. Typical bookings include day-after gatherings and vow renewals and anniversaries, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Near Borden, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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What else we do in Borden
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Borden
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Borden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Borden is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Borden to Guildford (19 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Iping and Stedham Commons. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 3.6 miles north-west. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the GU30 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Questions from Borden
What’s the nearest station to Borden?
Liss station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Don’t forget your suppliers
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Borden
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. For a summer wedding in Borden, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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