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Wedding fish and chip van in Drayton, Portsmouth
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Drayton and the surrounding area.
- Food after the first dance
- Anniversary celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van for Drayton events
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Drayton
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We are frequently asked to cater barn weddings and pre-wedding get-togethers, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In Drayton, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Drayton (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Other occasions in Drayton
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Drayton?
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Drayton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement celebrations
- Barn weddings
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
Why choose a fish and chip van in Drayton?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Drayton
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price or the cost guide.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding in Drayton. At a December wedding in Drayton, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for Drayton
Is Drayton close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Drayton?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Can the van come to Drayton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Drayton is within our area and the rest of Portsmouth. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Drayton?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Getting married in Drayton?
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. For weddings in Drayton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Drayton is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Drayton to Southampton (16 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Cosham station is about 1 mile away. Historic houses near Drayton include Warblington Castle (3.4 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. With the coast within about 5 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover weddings in every part of the PO6 postcode area. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Open spaces near Drayton include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Drayton include Solent Junior School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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