Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Cliddesden
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cliddesden and across Hampshire.
- Engagement parties
- Wedding after-parties
- Informal weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Cliddesden events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Cliddesden
We park close to the reception, and guests wander out to the hatch. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We serve curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for informal weddings and pre-wedding get-togethers.
There is something special about a country wedding near Cliddesden, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Cliddesden
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn and farm weddings
Hackwood Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Questions from Cliddesden
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Leonard: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Cliddesden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We will talk it through when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Getting married in Cliddesden?
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Cliddesden as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Cliddesden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Cliddesden, such as Church of St Leonard, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Within reach of Cliddesden are historic houses such as The Vyne (4.8 miles north). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
For weddings in RG25, we just need to know where the van can park. Your wedding could be at a house on Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover weddings in Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Schools near Cliddesden include Brighton Hill Community School (1 mile north-west) and Coppice Spring School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Cliddesden
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also near Cliddesden
What else we do in Cliddesden
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
What affects the price in Cliddesden
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Cliddesden, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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