Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Frithend
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Frithend.
- Vow renewal parties
- Informal weddings
- Wedding after-parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Frithend
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Frithend
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and vow renewals and anniversaries, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Rural weddings around Frithend 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. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Frithend, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Frithend
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Places near Frithend
Other occasions in Frithend
Perfect for your wedding in Frithend
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Frithend book the van for occasions like:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Deadwater Valley.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or GU35 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Frithend
What’s the nearest station to Frithend?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at The Church Of The Good Shepherd?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Will the van be in our photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Frithend
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Frithend
Frithend is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU35, we can bring the van to you. Frithend is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.9 miles north-west. If you are marrying at a church near Frithend, such as The Church Of The Good Shepherd, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the GU35 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Kilns and Frith End Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Frithend we cover include Batt's Corner (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north), Dockenfield (1 mile east), Blacknest (1 mile north-west) and Sleaford (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
A little further out are Barley Pound (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (3.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Deadwater Valley.
- Local pubs include The Halfway House (0.9 miles north)
- 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