Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hartley Mauditt events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Hartley Mauditt.
- Day-after gatherings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Seaside-themed weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Hartley Mauditt
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hartley Mauditt
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. For weddings in a marquee or garden and food after the first dance, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
A wedding in a small place like Hartley Mauditt frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Perfect for your wedding in Hartley Mauditt
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Barn weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Day-after gatherings
If you’re marrying at a church near Hartley Mauditt, such as St Leonard's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wedding. Golden-hour photos in Hartley Mauditt at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Getting married in Hartley Mauditt?
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hartley Mauditt and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hartley Mauditt to Guildford (18 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Selborne Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hartley Mauditt suits an outdoor reception.
We cover weddings in every part of GU34 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve weddings in East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Hartley Mauditt
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Also near Hartley Mauditt
What else we do in Hartley Mauditt
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hartley Mauditt
Is Hartley Mauditt close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at St Leonard's Church?
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’ll gather.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van come to Hartley Mauditt?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hartley Mauditt is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What time is best for the van?
Typically between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll fit your running order.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
- 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