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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Monxton
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Monxton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Monxton
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Monxton
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and vow renewal parties.
Rural weddings around Monxton have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Events we cater in Monxton
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Whatever the occasion in Monxton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Monxton, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
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.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Monxton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Monxton?
Andover station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
How far is Monxton from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Places near Monxton
What else we do in Monxton
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Monxton, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Monxton weddings: local tips
Monxton is about 3 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in Monxton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Monxton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Andover station, about 2.8 miles east, is the nearest station. Mill Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Monxton suits an outdoor reception.
We serve weddings across the SP11 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, Green Lane and Abbotts Ann Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to weddings in Amport (1 mile west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile south-east), Fox (1 mile south-west), Little Ann (2 miles south-east) and Anna Valley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west) and Weeke (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover Museum (3.4 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include John Hanson Community School (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Swan Public House (less than half a mile east)
- 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