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Wedding fish and chip van in Farnham Common, Slough
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Farnham Common.
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Farnham Common
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s often a yard or track close to the party. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden and marquee receptions and evening food for day and evening guests.
Near Farnham Common, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Events we cater in Farnham Common
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Farnham Common book the van for events such as:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
- Rustic farm weddings
Marrying at St John the Evangelist? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
FAQs for Farnham Common
Could you trade in Cocksherd Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Farnham Common close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It normally ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Farnham Common? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Farnham Common
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Across the SL2 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Farnham Common is one of 31 places in Slough where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Farnham Common to Reading (17 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Burnham station is about 2.9 miles away. Within reach of Farnham Common are historic houses such as Cliveden (3.3 miles west) and Dorney Court (4.6 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue.
We cover weddings in every part of SL2. Whether your wedding is on Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Farnham Common we cover include Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Farnham Common include Caldicott School (0.6 miles south-west) and Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile north-west)
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Send us the date, the address or SL2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter weddings in Farnham Common are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- 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