Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Liss Forest events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Liss Forest. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
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A chip van near Liss Forest
About our wedding fish and chip van in Liss Forest
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for rustic farm weddings and garden and marquee receptions.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Liss Forest, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Liss Forest: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Liss Forest?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at St Saviour's?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you park near the barn?
That is up to your venue, but close to the party is best. A picture of the area helps.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Liss Forest, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
What else we do in Liss Forest
Occasions we serve in Liss Forest
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
These are some of the bookings we take around Liss Forest:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Rustic farm weddings
Liss Riverside Railway Walk North nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
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.
Getting married in Liss Forest?
Liss Forest is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Liss Forest, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Liss Forest. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Liss station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Saviour's often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Liss Forest, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Warren Road and Newfield Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Liss Forest we cover include The Mint (1 mile south-east), Liss (1 mile south), West Liss (1 mile south), Greatham (1 mile north) and Rake (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles north) and The Romany Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Temple Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Put bins near the van
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Talk to us about evening numbers
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
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