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Wedding fish and chip van in Bashley, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bashley? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Bashley
About our wedding fish and chip van in Bashley
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for pre-wedding get-togethers and weddings with a seaside feel.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Bashley, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Weddings in Bashley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bashley is in Hampshire. From the centre of Bashley 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 Bashley to Southampton (15 miles away).
Within reach of Bashley are historic houses such as Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is New Milton station, about 1.3 miles south. With the New Forest National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue. With the coast within about 6 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For weddings in BH25, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include St Johns Road, Ossemsley South Drive and Bashley Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Ossemsley (1 mile north-west), Wootton (1 mile north-west), Ashley (1 mile south-east), Tiptoe (1 mile east) and Mead End (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (5 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include Tiptoe Primary School (1 mile east) and The Arnewood School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
A chip van compared with other options
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice at a wedding in Bashley. 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.
Why book our van in Bashley
- Events in Bashley and across Hampshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Other occasions in Bashley
Bashley questions
Which station is closest to Bashley?
New Milton station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bashley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Golden-hour photos in Bashley at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Occasions we serve in Bashley
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Engagement parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings with a seaside feel
After a ceremony at a church like St John, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
For event organisers in Bashley
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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