Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Tye, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Tye. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewal parties
Planning an event in Tye?
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Tye
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Typical bookings include weddings with a seaside feel and barn weddings, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Tye, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Questions from Tye
Is Tye too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Tye?
Emsworth station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What affects the price in Tye
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. At midsummer, sunset in Tye is about 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Events in Tye and across Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
More for events in Tye
Getting married in Tye?
Tye is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tye. Tye is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Tye to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Emsworth station, about 2.6 miles north. If you are marrying at a church near Tye, such as Church of St Peter, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in PO11, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Gutner Lane and Copse Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Tye we cover include North Hayling (1 mile north), Northney (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), Thorney Island (1 mile north-east) and Warblington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north), Waterlooville (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Hayling Billy.
- Schools near Tye include The Hayling College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Maypole pub (1 mile south-west)
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 hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Tye?
It is often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
In Tye and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Barn weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Within reach of Tye are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (2 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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