Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Oakhanger
Wedding fish and chip van in Oakhanger: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement parties
- Day-after gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Oakhanger
Wedding fish and chip van in Oakhanger, fried fresh
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and pre-wedding get-togethers.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Oakhanger, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Getting married in Oakhanger?
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Oakhanger to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Oakhanger is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Deadwater Valley isn’t far, and the countryside around Oakhanger suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Alton station, about 3.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Oakhanger, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in GU35, we can fry fresh for your guests. For weddings just outside Oakhanger, we cover Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Oakhanger?
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Oakhanger and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Evening wedding food
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewal parties
If you are marrying at a church near Oakhanger, such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. For a summer wedding in Oakhanger, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Oakhanger
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Oakhanger? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Oakhanger
Do you come out to small places like Oakhanger?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Oakhanger?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Places near Oakhanger
What else we do in Oakhanger
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
- 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