West Berkshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Frilsham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Frilsham and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Engagement celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Evening wedding food
A chip van near Frilsham
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Frilsham
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s usually somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For evening wedding food and day-after gatherings, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Frilsham, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Frilsham (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Count suppliers working late
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan bins by the hatch
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Getting married in Frilsham?
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Frilsham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Marrying at Church of St Frideswide? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Put the station on your invitation: Midgham station, about 4.3 miles south, is the nearest station. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Anywhere in RG18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). Open spaces near Frilsham include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby, you will find The Pot Kiln pub (within half a mile east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wedding. In Frilsham, 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. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- First, tell us 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Frilsham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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More for events in Frilsham
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
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.
Occasions we serve in Frilsham
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Barn weddings
- Informal weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
For outdoor photos, Nature Discovery Centre is close by, and the countryside around Frilsham suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
Frilsham: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Frideswide?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Frilsham?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
- 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