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Wedding fish and chip van in East Shefford, West Berkshire
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in East Shefford. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in East Shefford
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Wedding fish and chip van in East Shefford, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. Whether it’s informal weddings and vow renewal parties, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Rural weddings around East Shefford have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- East Shefford (RG17, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Towns and villages near East Shefford
What else we do in East Shefford
Weddings in East Shefford: venues, ceremonies and travel
East Shefford is about 7 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For weddings in East Shefford, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around East Shefford. East Shefford is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from East Shefford to Reading (20 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Sole Common Pond is close by. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 4.7 miles south. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of East Shefford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Anywhere in RG17 and RG20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to weddings in Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Weston (1 mile south-east), Wickham (2 miles south), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in East Shefford?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in East Shefford and West Berkshire:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Day-after gatherings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
After a ceremony at a church like St Thomas' Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
FAQs for East Shefford
We are gathering after a service at St Thomas' Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to East Shefford?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
For event organisers in East Shefford
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At a December wedding in East Shefford, it’s 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in East Shefford
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish 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