Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Tangley
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Tangley and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Laid-back receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
A chip van near Tangley
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Tangley, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- 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 quietly once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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How our wedding fish and chip van works in Tangley
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Typical bookings include evening food for day and evening guests and engagement parties, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Tangley often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Weddings in Tangley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Tangley is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Tangley will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Tangley to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Andover station is about 4.6 miles away. Marrying at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Wherever your wedding is in SP11, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Chute Forest (1 mile south-west), Hatherden (2 miles south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles west), Clanville (2 miles south) and Redenham (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Ludgershall (4 miles west), Whitchurch (9 miles east), East Anton (4 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Ludgershall Castle (4.1 miles west). Open spaces near Tangley include Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Cricketer's Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Places near Tangley
What else we do in Tangley
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Tangley questions
Which station is closest to Tangley?
Andover station, about 4.6 miles south of the centre.
How far is Tangley from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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