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Wedding fish and chip van in Woolmer, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Woolmer and the surrounding area.
- Informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Woolmer
About our wedding fish and chip van in Woolmer
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for weddings with a seaside feel and rustic farm weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Woolmer, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Woolmer, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Weddings in Woolmer: venues, ceremonies and travel
Woolmer is about 2 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU33, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Matthew's Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of GU33. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Benhams Lane and Petersfield Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Greatham (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north-west), Longmoor (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (2 miles east) and Liss Forest (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Woolmer includes Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Schools near Woolmer include Mill Chase Academy (2.4 miles north-east)
Perfect for your wedding in Woolmer
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Woolmer, people book us for events such as:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Deadwater Valley, and the countryside around Woolmer suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- 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.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book our van in Woolmer
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Woolmer: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Woolmer?
Liss station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre.
Is Woolmer too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Will the van be in our photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll work to your timings.
Places near Woolmer
More for events in Woolmer
- 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