Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Oakley, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Oakley and across Hampshire.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
A chip van near Oakley
Weddings in Oakley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Oakley. Oakley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Farleigh Hill, and the countryside around Oakley suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Oakley, such as St John's, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG23, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Oakley, we also cover Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Wedding fish and chip van in Oakley, fried fresh
We park close to the reception, and guests wander out to the hatch. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. We serve curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for relaxed, informal receptions and barn weddings.
Weddings in a place like Oakley often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Golden-hour photos in Oakley at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Questions from Oakley
What’s the nearest station to Oakley?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
How far is Oakley from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Normally most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Oakley
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Oakley
What else we do in Oakley
Events we cater in Oakley
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Oakley book the van for events such as:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewal parties
- Day-after gatherings
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Overton station, roughly 3.7 miles west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What affects the price in Oakley
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oakley?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- 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