Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Ellingham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Ellingham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Ellingham
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Ellingham
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for rustic farm weddings and engagement parties.
Rural weddings around Ellingham have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What else we do in Ellingham
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Ellingham
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary and All Saints?
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.
Is Ellingham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding in Ellingham. At midsummer, sunset in Ellingham is about 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Ellingham
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
If you are marrying at a church near Ellingham, such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Ellingham hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Ellingham
Ellingham is in Hampshire. We cover Ellingham as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Ellingham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Blashford Lakes is close by. With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in BH24, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Ellingham we cover include Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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