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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Chalvey events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Chalvey and Slough, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Barn weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van for Chalvey events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Chalvey
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wedding after-parties and relaxed, informal receptions.
In Chalvey, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Chalvey. In Chalvey, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Chalvey?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chalvey, people book us for occasions like:
- Day-after gatherings
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Herschel Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
Also in Chalvey
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chalvey?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Getting married in Chalvey?
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. People in Chalvey book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 31 places in Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Chalvey to Reading (16 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Taplow Lake is close by. Marrying at Church of St Peter? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
This part of Slough takes in SL1 and SL4, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on Tuns Lane, Cress Road and Henry Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Chalvey include the A4 and A332, which makes travel to your wedding easy. If your venue is just outside Chalvey, we also cover Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Chalvey has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you’ll also find The History On Wheels Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Chalvey includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Eden Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Westgate School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Flag coeliac guests early
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Chalvey: your questions answered
Can the van park in Herschel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
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 so food is ready when you want 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