Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Lower Farringdon events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Lower Farringdon. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Barn weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Lower Farringdon
Getting married in Lower Farringdon?
Lower Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. People in Lower Farringdon book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Alton station is about 3 miles away. After a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Lower Farringdon, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in GU34 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on Gosport Road, Brightstone Lane and Shirnall Meadow or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Lower Farringdon, we also cover Farringdon (1 mile east), Upper Farringdon (1 mile east), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north) and The Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
Wedding fish and chip van in Lower Farringdon, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Whether it’s laid-back receptions and seaside-themed weddings, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
A wedding in a small place like Lower Farringdon frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Nearby places to Lower Farringdon
Other occasions in Lower Farringdon
What affects the price in Lower Farringdon
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Lower Farringdon and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Lower Farringdon
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Lower Farringdon close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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 you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Do you come to Lower Farringdon?
Yes, we do. Lower Farringdon is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At a December wedding in Lower Farringdon, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Events we cater in Lower Farringdon
It is frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast.
These are some of the bookings we take in Lower Farringdon and Hampshire:
- Engagement parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Barn weddings
Within reach of Lower Farringdon are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (3.5 miles north-west) and Hall Place (4 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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