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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Weavers Down
Wedding fish and chip van in Weavers Down: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Weavers Down
Wedding fish and chip van in Weavers Down, fried fresh
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater pre-wedding get-togethers and food after the first dance.
There is something special about a country wedding near Weavers Down, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Weavers Down, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Getting married in Weavers Down?
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings in Weavers Down come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Weavers Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Liphook station is about 1.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Weavers Down, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We serve weddings across GU30 and the streets around it. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside Weavers Down, we cover Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Bohunt School (1.2 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we are ready at the agreed time.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
What else we do in Weavers Down
Weavers Down questions
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Weavers Down close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Weavers Down?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to Weavers Down?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Weavers Down and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Weavers Down? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Perfect for your wedding in Weavers Down
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn weddings
For outdoor photos, Deadwater Valley is close by, and the countryside around Weavers Down suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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