Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Petersfield, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Petersfield and the surrounding area.
- Informal weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
Planning an event in Petersfield?
FAQs for Petersfield
What’s the nearest station to Petersfield?
Petersfield station, in Petersfield itself.
Can you serve after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Wedding fish and chip van in Petersfield, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary celebrations and second-day and after-party food.
For a wedding in Petersfield, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with a car park keeps things personal. Evening fish and chips suits that kind of day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where the van can park in Petersfield
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Petersfield
It’s often good value next to the wedding breakfast.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Petersfield book the van for events such as:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Day-after gatherings
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Peter's Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Planning wedding fish and chips in Petersfield
Petersfield is about 10 miles north of Havant, in Hampshire. For weddings in Petersfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Petersfield station is in Petersfield itself. Among the historic houses close to Petersfield are Uppark (4.1 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Weddings anywhere in GU31 and GU32 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on High Street, Station Road and London Road, wherever the van can park. Petersfield sits on or near the A3 and A272, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. For weddings just outside Petersfield, we cover Sheet (1 mile north-east), Steep (1 mile north), Stroud (2 miles west), Steep Marsh (2 miles north) and Langrish (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles south), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Purbrook (10 miles south-west) and Bordon (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (less than half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby schools include Morton House School (under half a mile south-west) and The Petersfield School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Petersfield at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Petersfield?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Petersfield hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Petersfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
More for events in Petersfield
- 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