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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Fords Farm events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Fords Farm. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement celebrations
- Food after the first dance
A chip van near Fords Farm
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Fords Farm
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and weddings with a seaside feel, with mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In Fords Farm, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Places near Fords Farm
Also in Fords Farm
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Fords Farm
Fords Farm is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Across the RG30 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Fords Farm is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Planning photos in Calcot Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. After a ceremony at a church like St Matthew's, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Anywhere in RG30 and RG31, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Low Lane, Mill Lane and Bath Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For weddings just outside Fords Farm, we cover Horncastle (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile west) and Calcot (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Fords Farm include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (0.5 miles north-east) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cunning Man pub (0.6 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Fords Farm. In Fords Farm, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal that guests remember. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Fords Farm hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Fords Farm
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
These are some of the bookings we take around Fords Farm:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Day-after gatherings
For guests travelling by train, Reading Green Park station, about 1.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Fords Farm: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Fords Farm?
Reading Green Park station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Fords Farm from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What time will you serve?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will work to your timings.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Fords Farm?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
Can the van come to Fords Farm?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Fords Farm is within our area and the rest of Reading. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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