Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Red Post Bridge, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Red Post Bridge.
- Engagement parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Wedding after-parties
Book the van in Red Post Bridge
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Red Post Bridge
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and evening food for day and evening guests, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Red Post Bridge, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Winter weddings in Red Post Bridge are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
FAQs for Red Post Bridge
Is Red Post Bridge close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Red Post Bridge?
Andover station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Red Post Bridge?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Red Post Bridge
Red Post Bridge is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Red Post Bridge is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Red Post Bridge, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Weddings anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wedding could be at a house on Newall Road, Andover Road and Red Post Lane, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside Red Post Bridge, we cover Penton Corner (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-west), Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (2 miles north) and East Cholderton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.6 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Red Post Bridge include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Red Post Bridge
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. The cost per head normally 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.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Red Post Bridge
What else we do in Red Post Bridge
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Red Post Bridge?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Red Post Bridge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement celebrations
- Day-after gatherings
If you want countryside in your photos, Mill Lake isn’t far.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Put bins near the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Do not forget your suppliers
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
- 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