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Wedding fish and chip van in Upper Froyle, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in Upper Froyle: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Froyle
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Upper Froyle
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is often a yard or track close to the party. For relaxed, informal receptions and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Upper Froyle, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Where the van can park in Upper Froyle
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Count suppliers working late
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Common questions in Upper Froyle
Is Upper Froyle too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Upper Froyle from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
For event organisers in Upper Froyle
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
What affects the price in Upper Froyle
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Getting married in Upper Froyle?
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Upper Froyle come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Upper Froyle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Upper Froyle, such as Church of St Mary of the Assumption, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. For guests travelling by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 2.3 miles away.
Weddings anywhere in GU34 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Burnham Square and Oast Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Upper Froyle, we also cover Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hen And Chicken Public House (within half a mile south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal that guests remember. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Upper Froyle, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s 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 photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
- 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