Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Great Shoddesden events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Great Shoddesden and across Hampshire.
- Food after the first dance
- Rustic farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Wedding fish and chip van in Great Shoddesden
Wedding fish and chip van in Great Shoddesden, cooked to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s typically somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural weddings around Great Shoddesden have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Flag coeliac guests early
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Evening food at a Great Shoddesden 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. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weddings in Great Shoddesden: venues, ceremonies and travel
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Around Great Shoddesden, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Great Shoddesden is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. For weddings just outside Great Shoddesden, we cover Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). The countryside around Great Shoddesden includes Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
Nearby places to Great Shoddesden
Other occasions in Great Shoddesden
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Great Shoddesden?
It is food every generation enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Engagement parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Evening wedding food
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Quarley Hill, and the countryside around Great Shoddesden suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
Great Shoddesden: your questions answered
Is Great Shoddesden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Great Shoddesden close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you come to Great Shoddesden?
We do. We serve events in Great Shoddesden and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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