West Berkshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Fair Cross
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Fair Cross.
- Barn weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Planning an event in Fair Cross?
Wedding fish and chip van in Fair Cross, cooked to order
The van parks near the marquee, barn or venue, and guests wander out to the hatch. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Typical bookings include rustic farm weddings and evening wedding food, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
A wedding in a small place like Fair Cross frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Fair Cross (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count suppliers working late
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Getting married in Fair Cross?
Fair Cross is about 6 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For a wedding in Fair Cross, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Fair Cross is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Fair Cross to Reading (about 6 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Mortimer station is about 1.7 miles away. Marrying at Church of St. Mary the Virgin? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
For weddings in RG7, we just need to know where the van can park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Stratfield Saye (1 mile south-west), West End Green (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west), Spanish Green (2 miles south) and Wokefield (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Fair Cross
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Golden-hour photos in Fair Cross at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Fair Cross? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Fair Cross?
It’s frequently good value next to the wedding breakfast.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Fair Cross and West Berkshire:
- Food after the first dance
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement parties
- Informal weddings
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Fair Cross
Do you come out to small places like Fair Cross?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Fair Cross?
Mortimer station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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