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Wedding fish and chip van in Charlton, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Charlton and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van for Charlton events
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Charlton
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. Typical bookings include second-day and after-party food and marquee and garden weddings, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around Charlton 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. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Perfect for your wedding in Charlton
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Charlton, people book us for events such as:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Wedding after-parties
It is worth telling train travellers that Andover station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
A chip van compared with other options
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Charlton
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Winter weddings in Charlton are 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Weddings in Charlton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Charlton is about 1 mile north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the SP10 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Charlton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Anton Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Charlton suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Charlton, such as St Thomas, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
We serve weddings across the SP10 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a house on Dacre Close, Home Farm Gardens and Augustine Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Foxcotte (1 mile north-west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Andover Museum (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Portway Infant School (0.8 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
FAQs for Charlton
How far is Charlton from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Charlton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Charlton?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
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. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Places near Charlton
Other occasions in Charlton
- 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