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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Sherfield on Loddon events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Sherfield on Loddon and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Food after the first dance
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Engagement parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Sherfield on Loddon events
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Sherfield on Loddon
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it’s most welcome. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and barn and farm weddings, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Sherfield on Loddon, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Weddings in Sherfield on Loddon: venues, ceremonies and travel
Sherfield on Loddon is about 5 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Sherfield on Loddon as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Sherfield on Loddon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sherfield on Loddon to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Daneshill Park Woods, and the countryside around Sherfield on Loddon suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (2.6 miles north-east) and The Vyne (2.7 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
We take the van to weddings all over the RG27 postcode area. Streets in the area include Bramley Road, Reading Road and Greenway, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Sherfield on Loddon we cover include Spanish Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (1 mile south), Bramley Green (1 mile north-west), Hartley Wespall (1 mile east) and Bramley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (5 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Basing House (3.5 miles south). The countryside around Sherfield on Loddon includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Four Horseshoes Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Sherfield on Loddon? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Sherfield on Loddon: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Sherfield on Loddon?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How far is Sherfield on Loddon from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. At a December wedding in Sherfield on Loddon, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
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Who books wedding fish and chip van in Sherfield on Loddon?
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Barn weddings
Marrying at Church of St. Leonard? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- 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