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Wedding fish and chip van in Earley, Wokingham
Wedding fish and chip van in Earley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Wedding fish and chip van in Earley
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Wokingham, including Earley
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Earley
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater barn weddings and day-after gatherings.
In a town like Earley, a church ceremony and a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That suits a chip van perfectly: we park close to the reception. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Nearby places to Earley
Also in Earley
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Earley
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Count suppliers working late
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evening food at a Earley wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- 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 quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Common questions in Earley
How far is Earley from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Earley?
The closest is Earley station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Wokingham. Find your area.
Perfect for your wedding in Earley
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Laid-back receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
For outdoor photos, South Lake is close by, and the countryside around Earley suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning wedding fish and chips in Earley
Earley is about 2 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. Bookings in Earley come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Earley is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van.
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Earley station, about 0.9 miles north-east. If you are hoping for photos in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Wherever your wedding is in RG6, RG2 and RG1, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Elm Road, Elm Lane and Mays Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A327 and A3290, Earley is simple for us to get to for your wedding. For weddings just outside Earley, we cover Lower Earley (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile west), Newtown (2 miles north-west), Whitley Wood (2 miles south-west) and Shinfield (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (4 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles east), Twyford (4 miles north-east) and Charvil (4 miles north-east). Earley is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for weddings.
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Earley include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Earley include Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles north-east) and Leighton Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Tuns pub (0.7 miles north)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (0.7 miles north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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