Reading · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Burghfield
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Burghfield and Reading, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wedding after-parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Book the van in Burghfield
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Burghfield
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. Whether it is day-after gatherings and rustic farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Burghfield, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Burghfield
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. For weddings in Burghfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Burghfield. Burghfield is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Historic houses near Burghfield include Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
We take the van to weddings all over RG30. From Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to weddings in Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Hatchgate pub (0.6 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
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.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Nearby places to Burghfield
Other occasions in Burghfield
Burghfield: your questions answered
Is Burghfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you park near the barn?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Golden-hour photos in Burghfield at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Burghfield
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Burghfield?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Burghfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Put the station on your invitation: Theale station, about 1.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
Where the van can park in Burghfield
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Burghfield
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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