West Berkshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Colthrop
Something for almost everyone: 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 Colthrop.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
A chip van near Colthrop
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Wedding fish and chip van in Colthrop, cooked to order
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Whether it is day-after gatherings and evening food for day and evening guests, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Colthrop, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Before you choose a 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 clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
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How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter weddings in Colthrop are dark by about 4:00pm, 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.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Colthrop? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Colthrop? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Weddings in Colthrop: venues, ceremonies and travel
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Colthrop, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Colthrop is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (3.5 miles west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Thatcham station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG19 and RG18 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Colthrop we cover include Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Colthrop includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Common questions in Colthrop
What’s the nearest station to Colthrop?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Colthrop close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We’ll fit your running order.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Colthrop?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Colthrop book the van for occasions like:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Colthrop, such as St Mary's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
- 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