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Wedding fish and chip van in Arborfield Cross, Reading
Wedding fish and chip van in Arborfield Cross: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Vow renewal parties
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Evening wedding food
Wedding fish and chip van for Arborfield Cross events
FAQs for Arborfield Cross
Is Arborfield Cross close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Is Arborfield Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you come to Arborfield Cross?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Arborfield Cross and the rest of Reading. For a quote, use our quote form.
What time will you serve?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Arborfield Cross?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Arborfield Cross
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are often booked for marquee and garden weddings and vow renewals and anniversaries.
A wedding in a small place like Arborfield Cross frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
For event organisers in Arborfield Cross
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What affects the price in Arborfield Cross
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Arborfield Cross, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Arborfield Cross
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn weddings
- Informal weddings
- Engagement parties
Marrying at Church of St Bartholomew? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Arborfield Cross
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Wherever your wedding is in the RG2 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Arborfield Cross is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Planning photos in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Winnersh station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
We serve weddings across RG2. That could mean a wedding at a home on Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Swan Inn (within half a mile north)
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What else we do in Arborfield Cross
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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