Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Selborne
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Selborne. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Coastal-themed receptions
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Selborne
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for garden and marquee receptions and day-after gatherings.
Rural weddings around Selborne have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evening food at a Selborne wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Selborne
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Selborne
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put bins near the van
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Count suppliers working late
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Selborne?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a talking point.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Selborne book the van for occasions like:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Relaxed, informal receptions
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.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
Getting married in Selborne?
Selborne is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the GU34 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Selborne to Guildford (19 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 3.8 miles north of the centre. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Selborne Hill, and the countryside around Selborne suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Selborne, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in GU34, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Huckers Lane, Ganders Close and Selborne Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to weddings in Newton Valence (1 mile west), Empshott (2 miles south-east), Lower Green (3 miles south), Hawkley (3 miles south) and Oakshott (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles north) and Waterlooville (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby, you will find The Jubilee Tap (under half a mile south)
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What else we do in Selborne
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Selborne
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Selborne?
Alton station, about 3.8 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Typically most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Do you come to Selborne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Selborne. To check your date, use our quote form.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
- 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