Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Nately Scures, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Nately Scures and across Hampshire.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding fish and chip van for Nately Scures events
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Wedding fish and chip van in Nately Scures, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. For rustic farm weddings and pre-wedding get-togethers, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Nately Scures, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Nearby places to Nately Scures
What else we do in Nately Scures
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Nately Scures weddings: local tips
Nately Scures is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In and around Nately Scures, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for The Mill Field, and the countryside around Nately Scures suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 1.2 miles east.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Newnham (1 mile north), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile east) and Greywell (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (2.8 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles west). The countryside around Nately Scures includes The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
Questions from Nately Scures
Which station is closest to Nately Scures?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Nately Scures?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
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.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will fit around your first dance and band.
How many portions do we need?
Generally most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Nately Scures
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Talk to us about evening numbers
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
What happens on the day
It’s 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. At a December wedding in Nately Scures, 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.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Nately Scures, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Nately Scures?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Marrying at Church of St. Nicholas? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
What affects the price in Nately Scures
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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