Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Eversley Cross
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Eversley Cross? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Eversley Cross
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is usually somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For barn weddings and marquee and garden weddings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Eversley Cross have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Occasions we serve in Eversley Cross
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is a fun moment too.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Informal weddings
Marrying at Church of St Mary? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
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.
Nearby places to Eversley Cross
More for events in Eversley Cross
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weddings in Eversley Cross: venues, ceremonies and travel
Eversley Cross is about 1 mile north-west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Eversley Cross and nearby villages. Eversley Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Crowthorne station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Horseshoe Lake, and the countryside around Eversley Cross suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in RG27 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Chequers Lane, Grensell Close and Chantreyland, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Eversley Centre (1 mile west), Finchampstead (1 mile north), Yateley (1 mile south-east), Eversley (1 mile north-west) and Lower Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles south-west), Farnborough (5 miles south-east), Fleet (5 miles south), Aldershot (8 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Pinewood Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Eversley Cross include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Eversley Cross include Yateley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Chequers Inn (under half a mile north)
FAQs for Eversley Cross
How far is Eversley Cross from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you come to Eversley Cross?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Eversley Cross is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Eversley Cross. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Evening food at a Eversley Cross wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- You share 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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