Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Havant, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Havant and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Evening wedding food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van for Havant events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Havant
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. For laid-back receptions and rustic farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a wedding in Havant, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with a car park keeps things personal. Evening fish and chips suits that kind of day. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
FAQs for Havant
Can you serve after a service at St Francis?
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.
How far is Havant from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Typically most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It normally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Can the van come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
Nearby places to Havant
Other occasions in Havant
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Havant? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Havant hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Count suppliers working late
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. 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 usually simpler.
Where the van can park in Havant
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Havant
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Havant?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is a fun moment too.
Whatever the occasion in Havant, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Food after the first dance
Marrying at St Francis or St Albans Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, sunset in Havant is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Weddings in Havant: venues, ceremonies and travel
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. For weddings in Havant, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Havant to Southampton (18 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Havant are Warblington Castle (1.5 miles south-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Southmoor Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO9, PO11 and PO7. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A27 and A3(M) close by, Havant is simple for us to get to for your wedding. For weddings just outside Havant, we cover Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). Havant is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for weddings.
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Havant include Havant College (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
- 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