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Wedding fish and chip van in Over Wallop, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in Over Wallop: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Informal weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in Over Wallop?
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Over Wallop
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater evening food for day and evening guests and pre-wedding get-togethers.
Near Over Wallop, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
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 at the time you asked for. For a summer wedding in Over Wallop, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Over Wallop? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Over Wallop
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Evening wedding food
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
If you want countryside in your photos, Quarley Hill is not far.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
Getting married in Over Wallop?
Over Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Weddings in Over Wallop are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Over Wallop to Southampton (18 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Grateley station, about 2 miles north-west. If you’re marrying at a church near Over Wallop, such as Church of St Peter, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO20, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, King Lane and King Lane Cottages, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Middle Wallop (1 mile south-east), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Nether Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (3 miles north) and Amport (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Within reach you’ll find Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Over Wallop
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
FAQs for Over Wallop
Is Over Wallop too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
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The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Over Wallop
- We cover Over Wallop and the whole of Hampshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price 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