Wokingham · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Charvil events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charvil and the surrounding area.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van for Charvil events
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Charvil
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is frequently a yard or track close to the party. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for relaxed, informal receptions and day-after gatherings.
For a smaller place like Charvil, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level, firm ground and a way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it is one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. 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 our van in Charvil
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Charvil
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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 is fried on the spot.
Occasions we serve in Charvil
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Barn weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Wedding after-parties
Loddon Nature Reserve can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Common questions in Charvil
Could you trade in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Charvil?
Twyford station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Will the van be in our photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we’ll park out of shot where possible.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Weddings in Charvil: venues, ceremonies and travel
Charvil is about 2 miles north of Woodley, in Wokingham. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Charvil or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham.
For guests travelling by train, Twyford station, about 0.9 miles east, is the nearest station. Sonning Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Charvil suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in RG10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Old Bath Road, Wenlock Edge and Pipistrelle Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Twyford (1 mile east), Ruscombe (1 mile east), Whistley Green (1 mile south-east), Woodley (2 miles south) and Shiplake (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (4 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south-east), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Charvil include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Polehampton Church of England Infant School (0.9 miles east) and The Piggott School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Wagon And Horses Public House (0.6 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter weddings in Charvil are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in Charvil
- 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