Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Forestside
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Forestside? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Engagement celebrations
- Vow renewal parties
- Day-after gatherings
Planning an event in Forestside?
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Forestside?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning photos in Stansted Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Forestside
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for seaside-themed weddings and second-day and after-party food.
There is something special about a country wedding near Forestside, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Forestside
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wedding. In Forestside, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Forestside
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Forestside
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Forestside
Also in Forestside
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or PO9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Forestside and nearby villages. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Compton Down, and the countryside around Forestside suits an outdoor reception. It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.2 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Forestside, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We take the van to weddings all over PO9 and the streets around it. Local streets include Lodge Lane and Forestside; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to weddings in West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- 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