Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Hill Grove, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Hill Grove. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Vow renewal parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Planning an event in Hill Grove?
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Count suppliers working late
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Flag coeliac guests early
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Hill Grove
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming late in the evening. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for informal weddings and food after the first dance.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hill Grove, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
FAQs for Hill Grove
Is Hill Grove too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Hill Grove from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hill Grove.
Do you come to Hill Grove?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hill Grove. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Hill Grove weddings: local tips
Hill Grove is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Hill Grove will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Hill Grove is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Botley station, about 4.1 miles south-west. St Clair's Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Anywhere in SO32, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Droxford Road, Hill Grove Lane and Dodds Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside Hill Grove, we cover Swanmore (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north), Mislingford (1 mile south), Kingsmead (2 miles south) and Shirrell Heath (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Hill Grove includes St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (0.8 miles west)
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. In Hill Grove, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Events we cater in Hill Grove
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hill Grove and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Second-day and after-party food
- Seaside-themed weddings
Marrying at Church of St Barnabas? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Places near Hill Grove
Other occasions in Hill Grove
- 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