Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Stoke, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Stoke.
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement parties
- Barn and farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Stoke
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Stoke
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and engagement celebrations, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Stoke, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Stoke
It generally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Laid-back receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
If you want countryside in your photos, Anton Lakes is not far, and the countryside around Stoke suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Stoke weddings: local tips
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For weddings in Stoke, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 4.1 miles away.
We serve weddings across SP11. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Stoke includes Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (less than half a mile east)
Stoke: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Stoke?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 4.1 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Stoke from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Stoke? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Stoke, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Count suppliers working late
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
It is kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Towns and villages near Stoke
What else we do in Stoke
- 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