Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Empshott, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Empshott and the surrounding area.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Planning an event in Empshott?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Empshott
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s often a yard or track close to the party. Whether it is day-after gatherings and pre-wedding get-togethers, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
Rural weddings around Empshott 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. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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What else we do in Empshott
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 nobody has to miss the wedding.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Empshott: your questions answered
How far is Empshott from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Rood?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you come to Empshott?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Empshott and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Empshott.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Count suppliers working late
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Empshott?
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal weddings
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Selborne Hill.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Empshott is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Empshott? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Empshott
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Empshott. Empshott is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Empshott to Guildford (19 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. After a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Rood, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Mill Lane and Church Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Empshott includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or GU33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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