Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Lychpit events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lychpit and across Hampshire.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Book the van in Lychpit
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Evening food typically goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Wedding fish and chip van in Lychpit, fried fresh
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for evening food for day and evening guests and relaxed, informal receptions.
Rural weddings around Lychpit have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wedding. At midsummer, sunset in Lychpit is about 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Lychpit
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Lychpit and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lychpit
Could you trade in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Lychpit too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What affects the price in Lychpit
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Perfect for your wedding in Lychpit
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lychpit, people book us for occasions like:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Food after the first dance
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Weddings in Lychpit: venues, ceremonies and travel
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG24, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Lychpit is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for The Mill Field, and the countryside around Lychpit suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (3 miles north-west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
For weddings in RG24, we just need to know where the van can park. From Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Lychpit, we also cover Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (under half a mile south). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Local schools include The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west) and The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (within half a mile east)
- 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