Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Northington
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Northington and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Engagement celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
- Laid-back receptions
A chip van near Northington
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Northington
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s often a yard or track close to the party. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for engagement parties and seaside-themed weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Northington, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Also near Northington
Also in Northington
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Northington weddings: local tips
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Northington and the surrounding area. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Northington to Southampton (17 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
For weddings in SO24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Northington we cover include Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woolpack Inn (under half a mile north-east)
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In Northington, 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. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Northington? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
Northington: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Northington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Northington?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We will talk it through when we quote.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
- 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