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Wedding fish and chip van in Awbridge, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Awbridge and across Hampshire.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Awbridge
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Awbridge
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. For coastal-themed receptions and weddings in a marquee or garden, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
A wedding in a small place like Awbridge 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Awbridge
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Awbridge, people book us for events such as:
- Barn weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Within reach of Awbridge are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (2 miles north) and Landford Manor (4.4 miles south-west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Awbridge
Awbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Bookings in Awbridge come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Awbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Awbridge to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Emer Bog and Baddesley Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Awbridge suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in SO51, we can bring the van to you. From Romsey Road, Spring Field and Danes Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Awbridge we cover include Carter's Clay (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile north-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north), Timsbury (2 miles north-east) and Mottisfont (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Awbridge includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1 mile south-east) and Embley (1.9 miles south)
Where the van can park in Awbridge
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
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Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At a December wedding in Awbridge, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Common questions in Awbridge
Is Awbridge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Awbridge?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park near the barn?
That’s up to your venue, but near the reception works best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Can the van come to Awbridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Awbridge and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Awbridge.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Count suppliers working late
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
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