Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Hensting, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Hensting and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding after-parties
Book the van in Hensting
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Hensting
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for coastal-themed receptions and engagement parties.
Rural weddings around Hensting 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. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hensting?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. At a December wedding in Hensting, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hensting
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Hensting or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hensting is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Shawford Down, and the countryside around Hensting suits an outdoor reception.
We serve weddings across the SO50 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Hensting, we also cover Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
Hensting questions
Is Hensting close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Hensting?
Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Hensting?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewal parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
It is worth telling train travellers that Shawford station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
Also in Hensting
- 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