Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Harestock
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Harestock and the surrounding area.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Barn weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Planning an event in Harestock?
Wedding fish and chip van in Harestock, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. For pre-wedding get-togethers and wedding after-parties, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a smaller place like Harestock, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need a firm spot and access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Harestock
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. The cost per head generally 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.
Why Harestock hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
For event organisers in Harestock
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Harestock? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Harestock?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Evening wedding food
Marrying at Saint Barnabas? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. For a summer wedding in Harestock, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Weddings in Harestock: venues, ceremonies and travel
Harestock is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Harestock will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Harestock is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Winnall Moors isn’t far. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
We cover weddings in every part of SO22 and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Kennel Lane, Burley Road and Stoney Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Harestock we cover include Littleton (1 mile north-west), Weeke (1 mile south), Abbotts Barton (1 mile south-east), Hyde (1 mile south-east) and Headbourne Worthy (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Harestock include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Harestock include Henry Beaufort School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Running Horse pub (1 mile north-west)
Common questions in Harestock
We’re gathering after a service at Saint Barnabas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Harestock from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Places near Harestock
What else we do in Harestock
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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