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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Burghfield Bridge
Wedding fish and chip van in Burghfield Bridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Barn weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van for Burghfield Bridge events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Burghfield Bridge
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most use it for evening food, when it really comes into its own. Typical bookings include second-day and after-party food and laid-back receptions, with mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
A wedding in a small place like Burghfield Bridge often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burghfield Bridge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Weddings in Burghfield Bridge: venues, ceremonies and travel
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We cover Burghfield Bridge as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 34 places in Reading.
South Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Reading Green Park station is about 1 mile away.
Anywhere in RG30, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Burghfield Bridge includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cunning Man pub (less than half a mile north-east)
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Burghfield Bridge, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Put bins near the van
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Occasions we serve in Burghfield Bridge
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
These are some of the bookings we take in Burghfield Bridge and Reading:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Second-day and after-party food
If you are hoping for photos in Calcot Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
Also near Burghfield Bridge
More for events in Burghfield Bridge
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
A chip van compared with other options
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Common questions in Burghfield Bridge
Do you come out to small places like Burghfield Bridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at St Matthew's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What time is best for the van?
Generally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll fit your running order.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Burghfield Bridge?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
- 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