Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Privett, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Privett.
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- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van in Privett
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Wedding fish and chip van in Privett, cooked to order
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden and marquee receptions and relaxed, informal receptions.
Weddings in a place like Privett frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Privett
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. For weddings in Privett, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For outdoor photos, West of the River Alver is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Faith's Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in PO12 and PO13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside Privett, we cover Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Privett includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bay House School (0.5 miles south) and St Vincent College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Wiltshire Lamb pub (0.5 miles east)
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What else we do in Privett
Occasions we serve in Privett
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Laid-back receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
The process
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. In Privett, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Privett
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Privett questions
Which station is closest to Privett?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Privett?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
- 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