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Wedding fish and chip van in Caversham Heights, Reading
Wedding fish and chip van in Caversham Heights: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Informal weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Day-after gatherings
Wedding fish and chip van in Caversham Heights
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Wedding fish and chip van in Caversham Heights, fried fresh
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. Whether it’s seaside-themed weddings and informal weddings, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Caversham Heights often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Caversham Heights weddings: local tips
Caversham Heights is about 1 mile west of Caversham, in Reading. For weddings in Caversham Heights, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Caversham Heights. Caversham Heights is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Marrying at St. Andrew's Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Fobney Island Wetland Reserve, and the countryside around Caversham Heights suits an outdoor reception.
We cover weddings in every part of the RG4 postcode area and the streets around it. From River Road, Chazey Road and Albert Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Caversham Heights, we cover Caversham (1 mile east), Tokers Green (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west), Whitley Wood (4 miles south), Sonning Common (3 miles north) and Fords Farm (3 miles south-west). Caversham Heights is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Hemdean House School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Last Crumb pub (0.9 miles south-east)
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Occasions we serve in Caversham Heights
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that Reading station is about 1.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
Where the van can park in Caversham Heights
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Put bins near the van
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Caversham Heights questions
How far is Caversham Heights from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at St. Andrew's Church?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Caversham Heights? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page and the cost guide.
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. Evening food at a Caversham Heights wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: 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.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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