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Wedding fish and chip van in Shootash, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Shootash. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewal parties
- Informal weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Shootash
Wedding fish and chip van in Shootash, fried fresh
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. For evening wedding food and rustic farm weddings, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Shootash have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Occasions we serve in Shootash
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It is also a talking point.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Food after the first dance
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Copythorne Common, and the countryside around Shootash suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
Shootash questions
Is Shootash too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shootash
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. People in Shootash book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Romsey station is about 2.4 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Shootash are Mottisfont Abbey (3 miles north) and Landford Manor (3.7 miles west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Weddings anywhere in SO51 start with a parking spot for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and King Johns House (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Schools near Shootash include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south-east)
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Where the van can park in Shootash
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. At midsummer, sunset in Shootash is about 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Shootash
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Shootash and the whole of Hampshire
Towns and villages near Shootash
More for events in Shootash
- 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