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Wedding fish and chip van in Ashley, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Ashley and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Ashley
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Ashley, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Ashley, cooked to order
We park close to the reception, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater vow renewals and anniversaries and engagement celebrations.
Rural weddings around Ashley have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Ashley?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Ashley, people book us for events such as:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewal parties
Within reach of Ashley are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (4.3 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Getting married in Ashley?
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We serve weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ashley. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ashley to Southampton (11 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 5 miles away. After a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area. We also bring the van to weddings in Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Ashley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Ashley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Ashley?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 5 miles south-west of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cover Ashley?
We do. We serve events in Ashley and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Also in Ashley
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ashley
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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