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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hawkley events
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hawkley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Food after the first dance
Book the van in Hawkley
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hawkley
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. Whether it is rustic farm weddings and day-after gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
A wedding in a small place like Hawkley often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Hawkley, evening wedding food frequently 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Hawkley
Other occasions in Hawkley
Planning wedding fish and chips in Hawkley
Hawkley is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hawkley. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Wheatham Hill is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in GU33, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover weddings in Lower Green (1 mile north), Oakshott (1 mile south-west), Empshott (2 miles north), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (13 miles south) and Petersfield (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.7 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Hawkley includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local pubs include Hawkley Inn (within half a mile north-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Hawkley and across Hampshire
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Hawkley: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you come to Hawkley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hawkley is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll work to your timings.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
When do you arrive?
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.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Hawkley?
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wedding after-parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- 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