Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Longstock
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Longstock.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Wedding fish and chip van for Longstock events
Longstock: your questions answered
How far is Longstock from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Longstock Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you cover Longstock?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Longstock. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Wedding fish and chip van in Longstock, fried fresh
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. We’re often asked to cater informal weddings and rustic farm weddings, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Longstock frequently 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. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Longstock?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Longstock and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Barn weddings
Longstock Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Longstock and the whole of Hampshire
- Something for guests to gather round
Towns and villages near Longstock
Other occasions in Longstock
Where the van can park in Longstock
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Longstock
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At a December wedding in Longstock, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Longstock weddings: local tips
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Longstock to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Mill Lake is not far. If you’re marrying at a church near Longstock, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
For weddings in SO20, we just need to know where the van can park. For weddings just outside Longstock, we cover Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Peat Spade Public House (less than half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Put bins near the van
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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