West Berkshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Burghclere, West Berkshire
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Burghclere. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van in Burghclere
Wedding fish and chip van in Burghclere, cooked to order
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and weddings with a seaside feel, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Burghclere, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Burghclere (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Burghclere
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Burghclere? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Getting married in Burghclere?
Burghclere is about 4 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Burghclere come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Burghclere is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Newbury station is about 3.5 miles away. After a ceremony at a church like Church of the Ascension, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Coronation Close, Breachfield and Harts Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Burghclere, we cover Earlstone Common (1 mile north-east), Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Penwood (2 miles west) and Wash Water (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (4 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 2 (4.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). The countryside around Burghclere includes Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include The Clere School (within half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (1.3 miles north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Burghclere hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Burghclere and the whole of West Berkshire
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Questions from Burghclere
Is Burghclere close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Burghclere 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.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Winter weddings in Burghclere are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Burghclere?
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Burghclere and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Stargroves (3.5 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Do not forget your suppliers
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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