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Wedding fish and chip van in Wells-in-the-Field, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in Wells-in-the-Field: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
- Vow renewal parties
Book the van in Wells-in-the-Field
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Wells-in-the-Field
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and coastal-themed receptions.
Near Wells-in-the-Field, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Wells-in-the-Field, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Places near Wells-in-the-Field
Other occasions in Wells-in-the-Field
Getting married in Wells-in-the-Field?
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. For weddings in Wells-in-the-Field, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Wells-in-the-Field. Wells-in-the-Field is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wells-in-the-Field to Reading (21 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.1 miles away.
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Priory Lane and London Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Local schools include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Wells-in-the-Field. Winter weddings in Wells-in-the-Field are dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wells-in-the-Field? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
FAQs for Wells-in-the-Field
We are gathering after a service at St Nicholas' Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Wells-in-the-Field too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What time is best for the van?
Generally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will fit your running order.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That is up to your venue, but close to the party is best. A photo of the area helps.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal that guests remember. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Wells-in-the-Field
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Put bins near the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Perfect for your wedding in Wells-in-the-Field
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Barn weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
If you are marrying at a church near Wells-in-the-Field, such as St Nicholas' Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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