Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Penton Mewsey
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Penton Mewsey.
- Vow renewal parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
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Wedding fish and chip van in Penton Mewsey, cooked to order
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. For evening wedding food and weddings in a marquee or garden, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Near Penton Mewsey, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Penton Mewsey as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Penton Mewsey is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Andover station is about 1.9 miles away. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Anton Lakes.
We serve weddings across the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. From Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Penton Mewsey, we cover Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Penton Mewsey include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Public House (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Penton Mewsey
Other occasions in Penton Mewsey
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Penton Mewsey, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Perfect for your wedding in Penton Mewsey
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Whatever the occasion in Penton Mewsey, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Food after the first dance
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Holy Trinity Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Penton Mewsey
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Questions from Penton Mewsey
Do you come out to small places like Penton Mewsey?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Penton Mewsey close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
- 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