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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Chalkhouse Green events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Chalkhouse Green.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Chalkhouse Green?
Common questions in Chalkhouse Green
Can you serve after a service at Saint Barnabas Emmer Green?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Chalkhouse Green from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that’s what most couples book us for. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Wedding fish and chip van in Chalkhouse Green, cooked to order
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. Whether it is coastal-themed receptions and evening wedding food, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Chalkhouse Green, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Chalkhouse Green, evening wedding food often 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.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Chalkhouse Green
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chalkhouse Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.6 miles west) and Greys Court (3.5 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Chalkhouse Green weddings: local tips
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Chalkhouse Green is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Put the station on your invitation: Reading station is about 2.6 miles away. If you want countryside in your photos, Sonning Hill is not far, and the countryside around Chalkhouse Green suits an outdoor reception.
We take the van to weddings all over RG4. That could mean a wedding at a home on Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside Chalkhouse Green, we cover Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Chalkhouse Green include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Chalkhouse Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Put bins near the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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More for events in Chalkhouse Green
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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