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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Andwell events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Andwell and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Food after the first dance
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for Andwell events
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Andwell
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Whether it is food after the first dance and coastal-themed receptions, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Andwell frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Andwell
What’s the nearest station to Andwell?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at St Swithun's church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Do you cover Andwell?
We do. We serve events in Andwell and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
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.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Andwell
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Before you choose a spot
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 level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Andwell
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
What affects the price in Andwell
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Andwell
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Marquee and garden weddings
Historic houses near Andwell include The Vyne (4.2 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evening food at a Andwell wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Nearby places to Andwell
Other occasions in Andwell
Weddings in Andwell: venues, ceremonies and travel
Andwell is about 3 miles south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. Andwell is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Andwell to Reading (about 13 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, The Mill Field is not far, and the countryside around Andwell suits an outdoor reception. Marrying at St Swithun's church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Weddings anywhere in RG25, RG27 and RG24 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Greywell Road and Canal Reach, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Andwell, we also cover Mapledurwell (1 mile south), Water End (1 mile north-east), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Wildmoor (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Festival Place (3.1 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). Open spaces near Andwell include Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
- 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