Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Highwood, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Highwood and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
Planning an event in Highwood?
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Highwood
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it is most welcome. We are frequently asked to cater barn and farm weddings and engagement celebrations, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Highwood often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Highwood
Highwood is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. In and around Highwood, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Linbrook Lake. Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (4.6 miles south). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Highwood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. Close by, we cover weddings in Hangersley (1 mile south), Rockford (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile south-east), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east) and Blashford (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Alice Lisle Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Highwood questions
Do you come out to small places like Highwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll fit your running order.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. Send us a photo of the spot.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van come to Highwood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Highwood and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Highwood
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Winter weddings in Highwood are dark by about 4:05pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
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 that guests remember. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Highwood and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear quote before you book
See how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Highwood
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Highwood?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church like St John the Baptist, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
- 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