Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hordle
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hordle and across Hampshire.
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement parties
- Day-after gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Hordle
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Wedding fish and chip van in Hordle, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. The queue becomes a place to catch up. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and engagement celebrations.
In Hordle, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Other occasions in Hordle
Planning wedding fish and chips in Hordle
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO41, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Hordle to Southampton (15 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Hordle are Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. If you want countryside in your photos, Milford on Sea LNR is not far. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Hordle, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in SO41, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Hordle
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. At a December wedding in Hordle, it is 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Common questions in Hordle
Can you serve near the sea around Hordle?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Will the van be in our photos?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Where the van can park in Hordle
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Put bins near the van
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Count suppliers working late
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
- 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