Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Newtown, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Newtown. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Food after the first dance
- Barn weddings
Book the van in Newtown
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Wedding fish and chip van in Newtown, fried fresh
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. For anniversary celebrations and laid-back receptions, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
A wedding in a small place like Newtown frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Newtown
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Common questions in Newtown
Is Newtown too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Newtown?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
Do you come to Newtown?
We do. We serve events in Newtown and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Golden-hour photos in Newtown at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Weddings in Newtown: venues, ceremonies and travel
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Newtown, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Newtown. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Newtown to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 4.4 miles south of the centre. If you’re marrying at a church near Newtown, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Newtown, we cover Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (1 mile north-west)
Nearby places to Newtown
More for events in Newtown
Events we cater in Newtown
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Newtown, people book us for occasions like:
- Informal weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
For outdoor photos, St Clair's Meadow is close by, and the countryside around Newtown suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- 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