Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Durford Wood events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Durford Wood? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Engagement parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Durford Wood
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Durford Wood
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for barn weddings and vow renewal parties.
Rural weddings around Durford Wood 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. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Durford Wood
Other occasions in Durford Wood
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Durford Wood
Is Durford Wood too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Durford Wood?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Durford Wood, and we will check the date and send a price.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evening food at a Durford Wood wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Durford Wood weddings: local tips
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU33, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Durford Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Liss station, about 1 mile north, is the nearest station. Marrying at Church of St Mary? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in GU33 and GU31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Durford Wood we cover include West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durford Wood includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local pubs include Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Durford Wood? 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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Put bins near the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Durford Wood?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and 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