Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Ashley, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Ashley? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Laid-back receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement parties
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Questions from Ashley
Which station is closest to Ashley?
New Milton station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Ashley
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for garden and marquee receptions and seaside-themed weddings.
For a smaller place like Ashley, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a firm spot and access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Evening food at a Ashley wedding often 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. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Ashley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins near the van
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Ashley
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
Ashley weddings: local tips
Ashley is about 4 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ashley and nearby villages. Ashley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ashley to Southampton (15 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that New Milton station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. After a ceremony at a church like St. Peter's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. With the New Forest National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. With the coast within about 5 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the BH25 and SO41 postcode area. That could mean a wedding at a home on Franklin Road, Miller Close and Manor Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in New Milton (1 mile south-west), Hordle (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile north-west), Tiptoe (1 mile north-east) and Barton on Sea (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1.4 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.3 miles east). Open spaces near Ashley include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include Ballard School (0.7 miles west) and The Arnewood School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.9 miles north)
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
Read 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