West Berkshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Chapel Row, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Chapel Row and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Planning an event in Chapel Row?
Questions from Chapel Row
We’re gathering after a service at Douai Abbey Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Chapel Row?
Midgham station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
How many portions do we need?
Normally most, not all. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Chapel Row
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for weddings with a seaside feel and evening food for day and evening guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Chapel Row, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Chapel Row (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Chapel Row? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. 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’ll quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Chapel Row and the whole of West Berkshire
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Places near Chapel Row
Other occasions in Chapel Row
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For a summer wedding in Chapel Row, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chapel Row
Chapel Row is about 4 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For a wedding in Chapel Row, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Chapel Row is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Douai Abbey Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Midgham station, about 1.7 miles south. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Hatch Close, Paradise Lane and Hatch Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Chapel Row, we cover Upper Woolhampton (1 mile south-east), Midgham Green (1 mile south-west), Beenham (1 mile east), Tutts Clump (1 mile north-east) and Beenham Stocks (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Chapel Row includes Hosehill Lake and Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby, you will find The Bladebone Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Chapel Row
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- 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