Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Shedfield events
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shedfield? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Engagement parties
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for Shedfield events
Shedfield: your questions answered
Is Shedfield close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Shedfield
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for rustic farm weddings and relaxed, informal receptions.
A wedding in a small place like Shedfield frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Shedfield weddings: local tips
Shedfield is about 4 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Shedfield, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shedfield to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. Bishops Waltham Branch LNR nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shedfield suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Upper Church Road and Church Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Shirrell Heath (1 mile north-east), Wickham (1 mile south-east), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (2 miles north-east) and Swanmore (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Shedfield includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shedfield include Swanmore College of Technology (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Samuel's Rest pub (less than half a mile north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Shedfield
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shedfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Shedfield
Other occasions in Shedfield
Events we cater in Shedfield
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn weddings
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St John, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
Where the van can park in Shedfield
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Evening food at a Shedfield wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Shedfield
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
- 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