Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Oakshott events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Oakshott.
- Evening wedding food
- Barn weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Planning an event in Oakshott?
About our wedding fish and chip van in Oakshott
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater informal weddings and rustic farm weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Oakshott, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Oakshott questions
Is Oakshott close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not 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.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What affects the price in Oakshott
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Getting married in Oakshott?
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. In and around Oakshott, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Oakshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Oakshott to Guildford (21 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Wheatham Hill isn’t far. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in GU33 and GU32 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Other places close to Oakshott we cover include Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Oakshott include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Hawkley Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oakshott?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book our van in Oakshott
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wedding. In Oakshott, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Oakshott? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Places near Oakshott
More for events in Oakshott
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage 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