Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Chithurst
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Chithurst.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Rustic farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van in Chithurst
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chithurst?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Chithurst
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Chithurst
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and weddings in a marquee or garden, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural weddings around Chithurst have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. For a summer wedding in Chithurst, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
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. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chithurst? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Chithurst?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Engagement parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Barn weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
Historic houses near Chithurst include Cowdray House (3.1 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Chithurst
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chithurst
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings in Chithurst come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Chithurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Chithurst to Guildford (20 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Iping and Stedham Commons is close by, and the countryside around Chithurst suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Chithurst Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Chithurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in GU31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Chithurst, we also cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chithurst include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Local pubs include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
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Chithurst: your questions answered
Is Chithurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Chithurst?
Liphook station, about 4.9 miles north of the centre.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Do you cover Chithurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chithurst and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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