Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Alton events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Alton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Rustic farm weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Alton
Wedding fish and chip van in Alton, cooked to order
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. We are often asked to cater engagement parties and seaside-themed weddings, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Couples in Alton frequently keep it personal, with a marquee or a local hall. Evening fish and chips suits that kind of day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Alton
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Alton and across Hampshire
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Winter weddings in Alton are dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Occasions we serve in Alton
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Whatever the occasion in Alton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Coastal-themed receptions
Among the historic houses close to Alton are Bentworth Hall (3.2 miles west) and Hall Place (3.4 miles west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
Getting married in Alton?
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In and around Alton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Alton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Holybourne Hill is close by, and the countryside around Alton suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Alton station serves Alton directly.
Wherever your wedding is in GU34, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Alton sits on or near the A339 and B3004, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. If your venue is just outside Alton, we also cover Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Allen Gallery (under half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Alton includes Holybourne Hill.
- Schools near Alton include Amery Hill School (less than half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Alton
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Places near Alton
Also in Alton
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Alton questions
What’s the nearest station to Alton?
Alton has its own station: Alton station.
How far is Alton from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Will the van be in our photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
Do you come to Alton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Alton. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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