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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Crowthorne events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Crowthorne and across Wokingham.
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Wedding fish and chip van for Crowthorne events
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Crowthorne
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. For wedding after-parties and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
A wedding in Crowthorne might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That suits a chip van perfectly: the van parks beside the marquee or in the hall car park. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. At a December wedding in Crowthorne, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Contact us 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Crowthorne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Crowthorne
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is also a talking point.
These are some of the bookings we take around Crowthorne:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Garden and marquee receptions
Put the station on your invitation: Crowthorne station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station.
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- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
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What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Crowthorne
Which station is closest to Crowthorne?
The closest is Crowthorne station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you serve after a service at Crowthorne Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests.
Can you park near the barn?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Crowthorne?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van come to Crowthorne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Crowthorne is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Count suppliers working late
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. 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.
Why Crowthorne hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Crowthorne and across Wokingham
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Crowthorne weddings: local tips
Crowthorne is about 3 miles south-west of Bracknell, in Wokingham. Wherever your wedding is in the RG45 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Crowthorne is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Planning photos in Edgbarrow Woods? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as Crowthorne Methodist Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Anywhere in RG45 and RG40, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Church Road East, Church Road West and High Street, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Crowthorne is on the A321 and B3348, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Owlsmoor (1 mile south-east), Home Farm (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (2 miles north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Hanworth (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (9 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-west), Woodley (7 miles north-west), Earley (7 miles north-west), Lower Earley (6 miles north-west) and Winnersh (5 miles north-west). Crowthorne is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for weddings.
Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Crowthorne includes Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include King Edward VI Aston School (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince pub (under half a mile south-east)
- 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