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Wedding fish and chip van in Dibden, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in Dibden: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wedding after-parties
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van in Dibden
Wedding fish and chip van in Dibden, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We are often asked to cater rustic farm weddings and engagement celebrations, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
A farm or garden wedding near Dibden suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Also near Dibden
What else we do in Dibden
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
For event organisers in Dibden
Organising a club, school or community event in Dibden? 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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Dibden
Dibden is about 1 mile west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Around Dibden, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve 683 places in Hampshire.
If you’re marrying at a church near Dibden, such as Church of All Saints, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Historic houses near Dibden include Medieval Merchant's House (2.5 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.5 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. With the New Forest National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in SO45 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Cavalier Close, Cathay Gardens and Canterbury Drive or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Dibden we cover include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-east), Hythe (1 mile east), Marchwood (2 miles north-west), Beaulieu (3 miles south) and The Hummicks (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Westquay (2.8 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Testwood School (within half a mile south-west) and Orchard Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Dibden at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Dibden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Dibden
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Dibden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Laid-back receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Food after the first dance
Put the station on your invitation: Southampton Town Quay station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
Questions from Dibden
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. It is our most popular wedding booking. Send us your date and venue.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
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. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Dibden
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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