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Wedding fish and chip van in Longparish, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Longparish? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Wedding fish and chip van in Longparish
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Wedding fish and chip van in Longparish, fried fresh
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Whether it is weddings with a seaside feel and day-after gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Longparish often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Golden-hour photos in Longparish 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Longparish?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price or the cost guide.
Places near Longparish
Other occasions in Longparish
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Getting married in Longparish?
Longparish is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Longparish as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Longparish to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Mill Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Longparish suits an outdoor reception. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Mill Lane and Southside Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For weddings just outside Longparish, we cover Middleton (1 mile west), Barton Stacey (2 miles south), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (3 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (15 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (within half a mile north)
What affects the price in Longparish
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- Numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Longparish, and we will check the date and send a price.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Questions from Longparish
What’s the nearest station to Longparish?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
- 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