Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Old Alresford events
Wedding fish and chip van in Old Alresford: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement parties
- Rustic farm weddings
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Old Alresford
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for engagement celebrations and seaside-themed weddings.
Near Old Alresford, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Old Alresford
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food after the first dance
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Winter weddings in Old Alresford are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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For event organisers in Old Alresford
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Old Alresford: your questions answered
Is Old Alresford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Weddings in Old Alresford: venues, ceremonies and travel
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Weddings in Old Alresford are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.1 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Old Alresford we cover include Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Globe Inn (0.7 miles south)
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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