Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Chute Forest, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Chute Forest. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Second-day and after-party food
Fresh fish and chips in Chute Forest
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Wedding fish and chip van in Chute Forest, cooked to order
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. We are frequently asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and day-after gatherings, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Chute Forest, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Winter weddings in Chute Forest 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get 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.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chute Forest?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Chute Forest
- Events in Chute Forest and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Towns and villages near Chute Forest
More for events in Chute Forest
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chute Forest
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For weddings in Chute Forest, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chute Forest to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Andover station is about 4.6 miles away. If you want countryside in your photos, Anton Lakes is not far, and the countryside around Chute Forest suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in SP11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Chute Forest, we also cover Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find Hatchet Inn (0.9 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chute Forest? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
FAQs for Chute Forest
What’s the nearest station to Chute Forest?
Andover station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Chute Forest?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
These are some of the bookings we take around Chute Forest:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening wedding food
If you’re marrying at a church near Chute Forest, such as St Mary's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- 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