Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Chilbolton events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Chilbolton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic farm weddings
Book the van in Chilbolton
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
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.
Wedding fish and chip van in Chilbolton, cooked to order
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Typical bookings include vow renewals and anniversaries and wedding after-parties, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Chilbolton have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Where the van can park in Chilbolton
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Chilbolton
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Events we cater in Chilbolton
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
In Chilbolton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
If you want countryside in your photos, Mill Lake is not far, and the countryside around Chilbolton suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, 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 Chilbolton at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Places near Chilbolton
More for events in Chilbolton
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chilbolton
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the SO20 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Chilbolton to Southampton (16 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Less, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Planning photos in Longstock Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Chilbolton, we also cover Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Chilbolton includes Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Abbots Mitre pub (within half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Questions from Chilbolton
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Less?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Chilbolton?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you come to Chilbolton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Chilbolton and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
- 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