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Wedding fish and chip van in Gilbert Street, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Gilbert Street? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Food after the first dance
- Wedding after-parties
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Wedding fish and chip van in Gilbert Street, cooked to order
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. We’re frequently asked to cater day-after gatherings and food after the first dance, with curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Rural weddings around Gilbert Street 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. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Weddings in Gilbert Street: venues, ceremonies and travel
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Gilbert Street to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Red Hill. Marrying at Church of St Peter? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
For weddings in SO24, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Gilbert Street include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Gilbert Street, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Perfect for your wedding in Gilbert Street
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Gilbert Street and Hampshire:
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Day-after gatherings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Within reach of Gilbert Street are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (4.2 miles north) and Hall Place (4.7 miles north). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal that guests remember. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Gilbert Street
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Common questions in Gilbert Street
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Gilbert Street close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Flag coeliac guests early
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Gilbert Street
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening 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