Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Ashlett
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Ashlett. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Day-after gatherings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Laid-back receptions
Planning an event in Ashlett?
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ashlett
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. From the centre of Ashlett to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Ashlett to Southampton (7 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Mercury Marshes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Ashlett, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 3 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in SO45, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For weddings just outside Ashlett, we cover Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Falcon Hotel (within half a mile west)
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Ashlett
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for weddings with a seaside feel and wedding after-parties.
A wedding in a small place like Ashlett frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ashlett
Do you come out to small places like Ashlett?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Ashlett?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ashlett.
For event organisers in Ashlett
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. At a December wedding in Ashlett, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
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What affects the price in Ashlett
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
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.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Perfect for your wedding in Ashlett
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ashlett book the van for occasions like:
- Informal weddings
- Barn weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Coastal-themed receptions
Historic houses near Ashlett include Beaulieu Palace House (4.7 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Ashlett. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Ashlett and across Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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