Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Picket Piece
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Picket Piece and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Book the van in Picket Piece
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Picket Piece?
People get hungry again by the evening, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s also a talking point.
In Picket Piece and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement parties
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles west.
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- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
About our wedding fish and chip van in Picket Piece
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s usually somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We are often asked to cater engagement parties and weddings with a seaside feel, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In Picket Piece, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Common questions in Picket Piece
Is Picket Piece close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Picket Piece?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What time is best for the van?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter weddings in Picket Piece 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Put bins near the van
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Getting married in Picket Piece?
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Picket Piece and the surrounding area. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Anton Lakes is close by.
We take the van to weddings all over SP11 and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a house on Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to weddings in Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Picket Piece include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Picket Piece?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Events in Picket Piece and across Hampshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Picket Piece
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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