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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Hurstbourne Tarrant events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hurstbourne Tarrant? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Food after the first dance
- Day-after gatherings
- Marquee and garden weddings
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. We’re frequently asked to cater garden and marquee receptions and second-day and after-party food, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hurstbourne Tarrant, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Where the van can park in Hurstbourne Tarrant
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. Golden-hour photos in Hurstbourne Tarrant at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hurstbourne Tarrant
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
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Hurstbourne Tarrant questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Hurstbourne Tarrant?
Andover station, about 4.9 miles south of the centre.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hurstbourne Tarrant
Hurstbourne Tarrant is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Hurstbourne Tarrant, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hurstbourne Tarrant to Reading (24 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that Andover station, about 4.9 miles south, is the nearest station. For outdoor photos, Anton Lakes is close by.
Weddings anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wedding could be at a house on The Crescent, Dean Rise and Dines Meadow, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Hurstbourne Tarrant we cover include Ibthorpe (1 mile north-west), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Wildhern (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (14 miles east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.9 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hurstbourne Tarrant include Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Local pubs include George And Dragon Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your wedding in Hurstbourne Tarrant
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
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- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Hurstbourne Tarrant, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Evening food normally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
- 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