Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Drayton, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Drayton and the surrounding area.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Drayton
Wedding fish and chip van in Drayton, fried fresh
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and evening food for day and evening guests, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Drayton, 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Drayton at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Drayton
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Drayton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Drayton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Drayton to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Drayton, such as Church of All Saints, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Henwood Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Drayton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over GU32. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Drayton include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (1 mile south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Drayton, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
For event organisers in Drayton
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Drayton?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is also a talking point.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wedding after-parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Relaxed, informal receptions
It is worth telling train travellers that Petersfield station is about 4.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Drayton
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Drayton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. Send us a picture of the spot.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
Towns and villages near Drayton
Also in Drayton
- 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