Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in New Forest, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across New Forest and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
A chip van near New Forest
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Flag coeliac guests early
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Wedding fish and chip van in New Forest, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We’re often asked to cater engagement parties and marquee and garden weddings, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near New Forest, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in New Forest
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. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is New Forest too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What time is best for the van?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will fit your running order.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Winter weddings in New Forest are dark by about 4:05pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Weddings in New Forest: venues, ceremonies and travel
New Forest is in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of New Forest or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Anywhere in SP6, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Sillens Lane and Townsend Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Martin (1 mile north-east), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cranborne Castle Hill (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near New Forest include Western Downs.
What affects the price in New Forest
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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