Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in East Anton
Wedding fish and chip van in East Anton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn weddings
- Informal weddings
A chip van near East Anton
Wedding fish and chip van in East Anton, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is frequently a yard or track close to the party. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside-themed weddings and engagement parties.
Weddings in a place like East Anton often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Occasions we serve in East Anton
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Anton Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why East Anton hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover East Anton and the whole of Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
East Anton weddings: local tips
East Anton is about 1 mile north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover East Anton as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. East Anton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from East Anton to Southampton (22 miles away).
Marrying at St Paul Church Centre? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. It’s worth telling train travellers that Andover station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Weddings anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Cobb Drive, Long Barn Road and Pasture Walk or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside East Anton, we also cover Knights Enham (1 mile north-west), Finkley (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile south-east), Smannell (1 mile north-east) and Enham Alamein (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Stanmore (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Anton include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.1 miles south) and Winton Community Academy (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (0.9 miles north-east)
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wedding in East Anton. At a December wedding in East Anton, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in East Anton, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Where the van can park in East Anton
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Questions from East Anton
Is East Anton close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to East Anton?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park near the barn?
That is up to your venue, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
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.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near East Anton
Other occasions in East Anton
- 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