Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Aldershot events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Aldershot and the surrounding area.
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Engagement parties
Wedding fish and chip van in Aldershot
About our wedding fish and chip van in Aldershot
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for engagement celebrations and weddings with a seaside feel.
A wedding in Aldershot might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That suits a chip van perfectly: we park close to the reception. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Plan bins by the hatch
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Aldershot questions
Is Aldershot close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Princes Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van come to Aldershot?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Aldershot is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Aldershot weddings: local tips
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. Aldershot is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Aldershot to Guildford (8 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that Aldershot has its own station, Aldershot station. Princes Gardens can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU11 and GU12, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on Station Road, East Station Road and High Street, wherever the van can park. You will find Aldershot on the A323 and A325, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Fleet Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include All Hallows Catholic School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (0.7 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.4 miles south-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Aldershot
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Where the van can park in Aldershot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Aldershot?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion in Aldershot, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, Rowhill Nature Reserve is not far.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evening food at a Aldershot wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What else we do in Aldershot
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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