Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Mattingley, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Mattingley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Rustic farm weddings
- Food after the first dance
Fresh fish and chips in Mattingley
About our wedding fish and chip van in Mattingley
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. We are frequently asked to cater relaxed, informal receptions and engagement celebrations, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Mattingley frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Mattingley, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Mattingley
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
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.
Where the van can park in Mattingley
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Perfect for your wedding in Mattingley
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewal parties
The Marshes Local Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Mattingley suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Mattingley
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Mattingley
Can you serve after a service at Mattingley Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Mattingley?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Mattingley.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Weddings in Mattingley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Mattingley is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Weddings in Mattingley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Mattingley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Mattingley to Reading (9 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Hook station, about 2.5 miles south. Among the historic houses close to Mattingley are Stratfield Saye House (3.1 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Reading Road and Bottle Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Hound Green (1 mile north), Hazeley (1 mile north-east), Rotherwick (1 mile south-west), Lyde Green (2 miles west) and Heckfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
A little further out are Odiham Castle (3.7 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Local pubs include Leather Bottle Public House (within half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. 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.
- 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