Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Salters Heath, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Salters Heath. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Informal weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Seaside-themed weddings
Planning an event in Salters Heath?
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Wedding fish and chip van in Salters Heath, cooked to order
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. For weddings in a marquee or garden and seaside-themed weddings, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Salters Heath have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Salters Heath
Salters Heath is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Weddings in Salters Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Salters Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Salters Heath to Reading (11 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Salters Heath are The Vyne (1.5 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. For outdoor photos, Daneshill Park Woods is close by, and the countryside around Salters Heath suits an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in RG26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Aldermaston Road and Salters Heath Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover weddings in Pamber End (1 mile north-west), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-west), Pamber Green (1 mile north), Little London (1 mile north-east) and Charter Alley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (3 miles north).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2.8 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Everest Community Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queens College Arms (within half a mile north-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Towns and villages near Salters Heath
Other occasions in Salters Heath
For event organisers in Salters Heath
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count suppliers working late
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Salters Heath?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Salters Heath and the whole of Hampshire
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Salters Heath, 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Salters Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Salters Heath
Do you come out to small places like Salters Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Salters Heath from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Will the van be in our photos?
It normally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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