Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Anthill Common
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Anthill Common? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Second-day and after-party food
Fresh fish and chips in Anthill Common
Wedding fish and chip van in Anthill Common, fried fresh
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for evening wedding food and second-day and after-party food.
A wedding in a small place like Anthill Common frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Common questions in Anthill Common
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Anthill Common close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you come to Anthill Common?
We do. We serve events in Anthill Common and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Anthill Common
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s a fun moment too.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement parties
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Portchester station is about 4.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Weddings in Anthill Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the PO7 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Anthill Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For outdoor photos, St Clair's Meadow is close by. Marrying at Church of All Saints? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
For weddings in PO7, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your wedding is on Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Anthill Common we cover include Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Anthill Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Fox and Hounds pub (under half a mile south-west)
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter weddings in Anthill Common are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. 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: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put bins near the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Evening food typically goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Anthill Common
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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