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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Emmer Green
Wedding fish and chip van in Emmer Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food after the first dance
- Informal weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
Planning an event in Emmer Green?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Emmer Green
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. For barn and farm weddings and relaxed, informal receptions, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Emmer Green, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Golden-hour photos in Emmer Green at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Emmer Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Emmer Green questions
We’re gathering after a service at St Barnabas Church Hall: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Emmer Green close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Emmer Green.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have a lot of guests.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Getting married in Emmer Green?
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Emmer Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
For guests travelling by train, Reading station is about 1.7 miles away. For outdoor photos, Sonning Hill is close by, and the countryside around Emmer Green suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. From Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Emmer Green, we also cover Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Emmer Green includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (within half a mile west)
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Other occasions in Emmer Green
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Emmer Green?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Emmer Green, people book us for events such as:
- Vow renewal parties
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Barn and farm weddings
Within reach of Emmer Green are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (3.2 miles west) and Greys Court (4.3 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Where the van can park in Emmer Green
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Emmer Green and the whole of Reading
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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