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Wedding fish and chip van in Tadley, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in Tadley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Tadley
Wedding fish and chip van in Tadley, fried fresh
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s usually somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for barn weddings and seaside-themed weddings.
For a wedding in Tadley, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with a car park keeps things personal. A fish and chip van fits that style. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Tadley and the whole of Hampshire
Other occasions in Tadley
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At a December wedding in Tadley, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
After service, we pack up quietly and let the dancing carry on.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Getting married in Tadley?
Tadley is about 6 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For weddings in Tadley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Tadley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Midgham station, about 3.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If you’re marrying at a church near Tadley, such as Saint Mary's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Wherever your wedding is in RG26 and RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, Ambrose Road and Wickham Close, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Tadley is on the A340 and B3051, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Tadley, we also cover Baughurst (1 mile west), Pamber Heath (1 mile east), Heath End (1 mile west), Inhurst (2 miles west) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south), Fleet (14 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Hook (9 miles south-east), Popley (5 miles south-east) and Kempshott (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (5.2 miles south) and Calleva Museum (1.9 miles east).
- Schools near Tadley include The Hurst School (1.4 miles west) and The Hurst School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Falcon pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Tadley
Which station is closest to Tadley?
Midgham station, about 3.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Tadley close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Tadley
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tadley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening wedding food
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement celebrations
Historic houses near Tadley include The Vyne (4 miles south-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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