Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Priddy's Hard
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Priddy's Hard and the surrounding area.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Day-after gatherings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Book the van in Priddy's Hard
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Priddy's Hard? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Wedding fish and chip van in Priddy's Hard, fried fresh
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater coastal-themed receptions and informal weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Priddy's Hard frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter weddings in Priddy's Hard are dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Priddy's Hard
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
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Priddy's Hard questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Priddy's Hard?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Do you come to Priddy's Hard?
We do. Priddy's Hard is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Normally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will check access with you and the venue.
Will the van be in our photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Priddy's Hard
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Priddy's Hard
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For weddings in Priddy's Hard, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Priddy's Hard is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1 mile away. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your wedding is in PO12, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
- 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