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Wedding fish and chip van in Farnham Royal, Slough
Wedding fish and chip van in Farnham Royal: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
Fresh fish and chips in Farnham Royal
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Farnham Royal
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Hot food fried to order looks after both. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for vow renewal parties and laid-back receptions.
Rural weddings around Farnham Royal have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Farnham Royal
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Farnham Royal weddings: local tips
Farnham Royal is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Farnham Royal. We take the van to all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Burnham station, about 1.8 miles south-west. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
We cover weddings in every part of the SL2 postcode area. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Church Road, Sospel Court and Montague Close, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover weddings in Britwell (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (1 mile north-west), Farnham Common (1 mile north), Egypt (1 mile north) and Slough (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (4 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Beechwood School (0.5 miles south) and Caldicott School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (under half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter weddings in Farnham Royal are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Farnham Royal
How far is Farnham Royal from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Cocksherd Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Do you come to Farnham Royal?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Farnham Royal. To check your date, use our quote form.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should evening food go out?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Flag coeliac guests early
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later, so the food is still fresh.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are 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
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
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What else we do in Farnham Royal
- 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