Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Vernham Dean, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Vernham Dean.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Wedding after-parties
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Wedding fish and chip van for Vernham Dean events
Wedding fish and chip van in Vernham Dean, cooked to order
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Vernham Dean frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Vernham Dean, 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. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- 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.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
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, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Perfect for your wedding in Vernham Dean
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Vernham Dean and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Barn and farm weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Vernham Dean, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Vernham Dean questions
Is Vernham Dean close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Typically most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What time is best for the van?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Vernham Dean
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP11, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Vernham Dean to Reading (about 25 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Inkpen Hill is close by, and the countryside around Vernham Dean suits an outdoor reception.
We take the van to weddings all over SP11 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bulpits Hill and Back Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
The countryside around Vernham Dean includes Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (less than half a mile south)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For evening food with a bit of fun, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Vernham Dean? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Other occasions in Vernham Dean
What affects the price in Vernham Dean
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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