Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Red Rice, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Red Rice and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van in Red Rice
Getting married in Red Rice?
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Red Rice and nearby villages. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Andover station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Mill Lake, and the countryside around Red Rice suits an outdoor reception.
We cover weddings in every part of the SP11 postcode area. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside Red Rice, we cover Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles north-west) and John Hanson Community School (2 miles north)
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Red Rice
We agree timings with you and your venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for rustic farm weddings and wedding after-parties.
A wedding in a small place like Red Rice frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Red Rice
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Wedding after-parties
Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in Red Rice
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Flag coeliac guests early
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Red Rice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wedding. For a summer wedding in Red Rice, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Red Rice questions
Which station is closest to Red Rice?
Andover station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Red Rice?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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