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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Barton Stacey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Barton Stacey.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Laid-back receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
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For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Barton Stacey? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Wedding fish and chip van in Barton Stacey, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s normally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We’re often asked to cater rustic farm weddings and pre-wedding get-togethers, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
There is something special about a country wedding near Barton Stacey, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Barton Stacey: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Barton Stacey close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you handle allergies?
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.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Count suppliers working late
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Barton Stacey?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Barton Stacey, people book us for occasions like:
- Day-after gatherings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
For guests travelling by train, Micheldever station is about 4.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At a December wedding in Barton Stacey, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Barton Stacey
Barton Stacey is about 6 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Barton Stacey to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Barton Stacey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
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.
Anywhere in SO21, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your wedding could be at a house on Roberts Road, The Green and East Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Barton Stacey we cover include Longparish (2 miles north), Egypt (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles south-east), Middleton (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (6 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barton Stacey?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Barton Stacey. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish 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