Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for South Harting events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across South Harting and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding after-parties
Wedding fish and chip van for South Harting events
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Wedding fish and chip van in South Harting, fried fresh
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We’re frequently asked to cater vow renewal parties and informal weddings, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
A wedding in a small place like South Harting often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Getting married in South Harting?
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in South Harting and the surrounding area. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from South Harting to Guildford (23 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Oakham Hill is close by, and the countryside around South Harting suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 3.7 miles north-west. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of South Harting, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in GU31 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside South Harting, we cover East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile west)
Who books wedding fish and chip van in South Harting?
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
These are some of the bookings we take in South Harting and Hampshire:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Within reach of South Harting are historic houses such as Uppark (1.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in South Harting
Do you come out to small places like South Harting?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Put bins near the van
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Count suppliers working late
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in South Harting?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover South Harting and the whole of Hampshire
- Something for guests to gather round
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding. For a summer wedding in South Harting, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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