Wokingham · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Barkham
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Barkham.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding fish and chip van for Barkham events
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Barkham
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there’s frequently a yard or track close to the party. For evening food for day and evening guests and seaside-themed weddings, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Barkham, weddings are frequently 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. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, sunset in Barkham is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Plan bins by the hatch
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barkham?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Barkham hosts choose us
- Events in Barkham and across Wokingham
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Nearby places to Barkham
Also in Barkham
FAQs for Barkham
How far is Barkham from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Barkham?
Wokingham station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Will the van be in our photos?
It typically ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Events we cater in Barkham
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
In Barkham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Vow renewal parties
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Wokingham station is about 1.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Getting married in Barkham?
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. For weddings in Barkham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. Our bookings stretch from Barkham to Reading (about 6 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St James, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Holt Copse & Joel Park, and the countryside around Barkham suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RG40 and RG41 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on Barkham Road and Barkham Street, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Barkham, we also cover Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House And Smithy (less than half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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