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Wedding fish and chip van in North Camp, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in North Camp: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in North Camp
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in North Camp
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and anniversaries and pre-wedding get-togethers.
A farm or garden wedding near North Camp suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near North Camp
North Camp is about 1 mile south-east of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Around North Camp, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. North Camp is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from North Camp to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mark often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Planning photos in Ramillies Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Here we cover the GU14 and GU11 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Rae Road, Etps Road and Camp Road, wherever the van can park. North Camp sits on or near the A3011, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to North Camp we cover include Mytchett (1 mile north-east), Farnborough (1 mile north-west), Ash Vale (1 mile south-east), Southwood (2 miles west) and Cove (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north-west), Bordon (12 miles south-west) and Hook (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (0.7 miles south) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near North Camp include Danger Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Wavell School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Tumble Down Dick Pub (0.9 miles north)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (0.5 miles north-west)
Also in North Camp
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Perfect for your wedding in North Camp
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is a fun moment too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in North Camp and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Within reach of North Camp are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
FAQs for North Camp
Which station is closest to North Camp?
The closest is North Camp station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can the van park in Ramillies Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We will fit around your first dance and band.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
A chip van compared with other options
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover North Camp and the whole of Hampshire
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, sunset in North Camp is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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