Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Finkley Down events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Finkley Down. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Food after the first dance
Fresh fish and chips in Finkley Down
Common questions in Finkley Down
What’s the nearest station to Finkley Down?
Andover station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
How far is Finkley Down from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Finkley Down
Evening food keeps the party going, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. For second-day and after-party food and vow renewals and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Finkley Down, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Finkley Down
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Finkley Down weddings: local tips
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Around Finkley Down, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Anton Lakes isn’t far.
For weddings in SP11 and SP10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover weddings in Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (under half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Finkley Down includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Finkley Down, and we will check the date and send a price.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- 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 you book.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At a December wedding in Finkley Down, 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.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Finkley Down
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is also a talking point.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Seaside-themed weddings
For guests travelling by train, Andover station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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