Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Shalden Green, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in Shalden Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Engagement celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Vow renewal parties
Fresh fish and chips in Shalden Green
Wedding fish and chip van in Shalden Green, fried fresh
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. Typical bookings include pre-wedding get-togethers and relaxed, informal receptions, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Rural weddings around Shalden Green 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.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, sunset in Shalden Green is about 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Shalden Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Questions from Shalden Green
Is Shalden Green close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Shalden Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van come to Shalden Green?
We do. We serve events in Shalden Green and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
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.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Occasions we serve in Shalden Green
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Shalden Green book the van for events such as:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that Alton station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
More for events in Shalden Green
Weddings in Shalden Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Shalden Green as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shalden Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Holybourne Hill. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3.1 miles south-west) and Bentworth Hall (3.4 miles south-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
For weddings in GU34, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We also bring the van to weddings in Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Pot pub (0.6 miles east)
- 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