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Wedding fish and chip van in Kimpton, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Kimpton and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
A chip van near Kimpton
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Kimpton
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for rustic farm weddings and weddings in a marquee or garden.
A wedding in a small place like Kimpton often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Events we cater in Kimpton
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Engagement celebrations
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Coastal-themed receptions
If you’re marrying at a church near Kimpton, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Kimpton, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening fish and chips is often 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Organising a club, school or community event in Kimpton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Common questions in Kimpton
Is Kimpton close to London?
About 68 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Kimpton?
Grateley station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Service time
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Kimpton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Places near Kimpton
More for events in Kimpton
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Kimpton
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For weddings in Kimpton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Kimpton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Kimpton to Southampton (23 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.9 miles south. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Quarley Hill, and the countryside around Kimpton suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in SP11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Kimpton we cover include Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- 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