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Wedding fish and chip van in Plaitford Green, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Plaitford Green.
- Informal weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in Plaitford Green?
Wedding fish and chip van in Plaitford Green, cooked to order
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for wedding after-parties and coastal-themed receptions.
Near Plaitford Green, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Plaitford Green
Plaitford Green is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Plaitford Green as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Copythorne Common isn’t far. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Leonard often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
We take the van to weddings all over the SO51 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Wellow Wood Road and Sherfield English Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include West Wellow (1 mile south), The Frenches (2 miles east), Shootash (2 miles east), Canada (2 miles south) and East Wellow (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Plaitford Green includes Copythorne Common.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Evening food at a Plaitford Green wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal that guests remember. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Common questions in Plaitford Green
What’s the nearest station to Plaitford Green?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Is Plaitford Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
- 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