Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Clanfield, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Clanfield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Clanfield
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Clanfield
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. For informal weddings and evening food for day and evening guests, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural weddings around Clanfield have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Perfect for your wedding in Clanfield
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
In Clanfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 4.2 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, sunset in Clanfield is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Clanfield
Clanfield is about 3 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Clanfield, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Clanfield. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Clanfield to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Marrying at Church of St James? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Windmill Hill. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Clanfield, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the PO8 postcode area. Local streets include South Lane, Twyford Rise and Homefield Way; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Catherington (1 mile south), Lovedean (2 miles south), Horndean (3 miles south), Wecock Farm (3 miles south) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (14 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Rising Sun Inn (within half a mile north)
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Clanfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Places near Clanfield
Other occasions in Clanfield
Common questions in Clanfield
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Clanfield from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Clanfield.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What time is best for the van?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll fit your running order.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
- 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