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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Monk Sherborne events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Monk Sherborne and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Informal weddings
Planning an event in Monk Sherborne?
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Monk Sherborne
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for second-day and after-party food and barn and farm weddings.
Near Monk Sherborne, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. 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 we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Monk Sherborne
How far is Monk Sherborne from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Monk Sherborne?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Can you park near the barn?
Typically, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Monk Sherborne?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Winter weddings in Monk Sherborne are dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Getting married in Monk Sherborne?
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For weddings in Monk Sherborne, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Monk Sherborne. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Monk Sherborne include The Vyne (1.7 miles east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 3.1 miles south-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG26, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For weddings just outside Monk Sherborne, we cover Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Everest Community Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Where the van can park in Monk Sherborne
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Monk Sherborne
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Informal weddings
Daneshill Park Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. There is 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
- 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