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Wedding fish and chip van in Gardeners Green, Wokingham
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 Gardeners Green.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn weddings
- Laid-back receptions
Planning an event in Gardeners Green?
Wedding fish and chip van in Gardeners Green, fried fresh
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for relaxed, informal receptions and engagement celebrations.
A wedding in a small place like Gardeners Green frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
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How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In Gardeners Green, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Put bins near the van
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Perfect for your wedding in Gardeners Green
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Gardeners Green and Wokingham:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Heath Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Gardeners Green suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
Gardeners Green: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Gardeners Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at St Sebastian's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, 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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it is a proper hot meal that guests remember. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Gardeners Green
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Gardeners Green
Gardeners Green is about 2 miles north-west of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. From the centre of Gardeners Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 35 places in Wokingham. Our bookings stretch from Gardeners Green to Reading (8 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Gardeners Green, such as St Sebastian's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Wokingham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
We serve weddings across the RG40 postcode area. From Honey Hill and Heathlands Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover weddings in Holme Green (1 mile north-east), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (3.3 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
- Local schools include Wixenford School (0.7 miles north-west) and St Crispin's School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Crooked Billet pub (within half a mile east)
- 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