Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Southington events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Southington.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Planning an event in Southington?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Southington
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings with a seaside feel and vow renewal parties, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Southington, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Having the party 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.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Count suppliers working late
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Southington
More for events in Southington
Getting married in Southington?
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Southington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Southington to Reading (19 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Southington, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. For guests travelling by train, Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
For weddings in RG25, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding at a home on Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Within reach you will find Ladle Hill.
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (0.5 miles east)
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Southington. In Southington, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Southington? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Southington?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Common questions in Southington
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Southington?
Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
- 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