Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Rogate
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Rogate and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Anniversary celebrations
Book the van in Rogate
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Rogate
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. For marquee and garden weddings and relaxed, informal receptions, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Rogate, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Where the van can park in Rogate
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rogate
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
For event organisers in Rogate
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Events we cater in Rogate
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rogate and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (4.1 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Weddings in Rogate: venues, ceremonies and travel
Rogate is about 4 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Rogate will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Iping and Stedham Commons isn’t far, and the countryside around Rogate suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Liss station, about 3.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Rogate, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over the GU31 postcode area. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Red House Court, Habin Hill and Parsonage Estate or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside Rogate, we cover Borden (1 mile north-east), Trotton Marsh (2 miles north-east), Hill Brow (2 miles north-west), Chithurst (2 miles east) and Durford Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles west) and Purbrook (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (3.7 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles west). Within reach you will find Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At a December wedding in Rogate, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
FAQs for Rogate
Do you come out to small places like Rogate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Rogate?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Also near Rogate
Other occasions in Rogate
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Larger groups normally 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.
Why Rogate hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- 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