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Wedding fish and chip van in Itchen Stoke, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Itchen Stoke and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding after-parties
Fresh fish and chips in Itchen Stoke
What affects the price in Itchen Stoke
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Itchen Stoke
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater barn weddings and evening food for day and evening guests.
Near Itchen Stoke, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Common questions in Itchen Stoke
How far is Itchen Stoke from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Itchen Stoke too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Will the van be in our photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. Evening food at a Itchen Stoke wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Perfect for your wedding in Itchen Stoke
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Whatever the occasion in Itchen Stoke, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Day-after gatherings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
Within reach of Itchen Stoke are historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House (4 miles south-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Getting married in Itchen Stoke?
Itchen Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Across the SO24 area, we can bring the van to you. Itchen Stoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Itchen Stoke to Southampton (14 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary's Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. If you want countryside in your photos, Winnall Moors is not far.
Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the van to you. Main roads around Itchen Stoke include the B3047, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to Itchen Stoke we cover include Ovington (1 mile south-east), Itchen Abbas (1 mile west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles south-west) and Easton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include The Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Nearby places to Itchen Stoke
More for events in Itchen Stoke
- 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