Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in New Alresford
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across New Alresford and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Book the van in New Alresford
Questions from New Alresford
How far is New Alresford from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Wedding fish and chip van in New Alresford, cooked to order
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for day-after gatherings and evening food for day and evening guests.
For a smaller place like New Alresford, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level, firm ground and a way in. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
For event organisers in New Alresford
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Perfect for your wedding in New Alresford
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around New Alresford:
- Engagement celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Food after the first dance
If you want countryside in your photos, Shutts Copse is not far.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in New Alresford
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Evening food at a New Alresford wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Where the van can park in New Alresford
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Getting married in New Alresford?
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Across the SO24 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. New Alresford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to New Alresford are Hinton Ampner House (3 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near New Alresford, such as Church of St John the Baptist, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Weddings anywhere in SO24 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around New Alresford include the B3046 and B3047, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to New Alresford we cover include Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Shutts Copse.
- Nearby schools include Perins School (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Running Horse Public House (within half a mile north)
- 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