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Wedding fish and chip van in New Copse, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in New Copse.
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Wedding fish and chip van in New Copse
Wedding fish and chip van in New Copse, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for food after the first dance and relaxed, informal receptions.
Near New Copse, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
For event organisers in New Copse
Organising a club, school or community event in New Copse? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in New Copse
Evening food matters, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a talking point.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in New Copse and Hampshire:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Informal weddings
Historic houses near New Copse include Bentworth Hall (0.9 miles north-east) and Hall Place (1.3 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
Planning wedding fish and chips in New Copse
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. For weddings in New Copse, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. New Copse is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. For outdoor photos, King's Hill is close by, and the countryside around New Copse suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in GU34 start with a parking spot for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Copse include King's Hill.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At a December wedding in New Copse, it’s 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why New Copse hosts choose us
- Events in New Copse and across Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
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About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
New Copse questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is New Copse close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you park near the barn?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We will agree the spot in advance.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
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 fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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