Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Shobley, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Shobley.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Shobley
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Shobley
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for second-day and after-party food and vow renewal parties.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Shobley, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A chip van compared with other options
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Towns and villages near Shobley
Other occasions in Shobley
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shobley
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Shobley will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Shobley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shobley to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near Shobley include Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Marrying at St John the Baptist? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Shobley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Shobley, we also cover Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Shobley includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. At midsummer, sunset in Shobley is about 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Events we cater in Shobley
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Garden and marquee receptions
Linbrook Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Shobley questions
We are gathering after a service at St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Shobley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Will the van be in our photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you park near the barn?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will check access with you and the venue.
What affects the price in Shobley
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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