Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in St Mary Bourne
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in St Mary Bourne and across Hampshire.
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Coastal-themed receptions
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Wedding fish and chip van in St Mary Bourne, fried fresh
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is often a yard or track close to the party. Whether it is wedding after-parties and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near St Mary Bourne, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Mary Bourne?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Do not forget your suppliers
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Towns and villages near St Mary Bourne
Other occasions in St Mary Bourne
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Questions from St Mary Bourne
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is St Mary Bourne close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Normally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will agree the spot in advance.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Will the van be in our photos?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. 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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
St Mary Bourne weddings: local tips
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. People in St Mary Bourne book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. St Mary Bourne is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. From Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to weddings in Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include Coronation Arms (under half a mile west)
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening food at a St Mary Bourne wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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