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Wedding fish and chip van in Upper Common, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Upper Common and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
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Wedding fish and chip van in Upper Common
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Upper Common
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We’re often asked to cater wedding after-parties and relaxed, informal receptions, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Upper Common, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Upper Common
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Upper Common
Which station is closest to Upper Common?
Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Common?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where will the van go at our venue?
Your venue decides, but close to the party is best. A photo of the area helps.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a picture at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Upper Common
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Count suppliers working late
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Upper Common
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Wedding after-parties
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
Organising for someone else?
Hosting 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.
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.
Weddings in Upper Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Weddings in Upper Common are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Farleigh Hill is not far, and the countryside around Upper Common suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3.9 miles south-east) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Wherever your wedding is in RG25, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (under half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Upper Common
Other occasions in Upper Common
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding. In Upper Common, 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.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
- 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