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Wedding fish and chip van in East Stratton, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in East Stratton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Laid-back receptions
Fresh fish and chips in East Stratton
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wedding fish and chip van in East Stratton, fried fresh
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for weddings with a seaside feel and evening food for day and evening guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near East Stratton, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Towns and villages near East Stratton
What else we do in East Stratton
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning wedding fish and chips in East Stratton
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around East Stratton and nearby villages. East Stratton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Micheldever station is about 2.5 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to East Stratton we cover include Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Northbrook Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in East Stratton
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is a fun moment too.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In East Stratton, people book us for events such as:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Day-after gatherings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Common questions in East Stratton
Which station is closest to East Stratton?
Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like East Stratton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Evening food at a East Stratton wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
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, use our quote form.
Related guides
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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