West Berkshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Heads Hill, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Heads Hill. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Heads Hill?
Wedding fish and chip van in Heads Hill, fried fresh
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is often a yard or track close to the party. Typical bookings include second-day and after-party food and weddings with a seaside feel, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Heads Hill, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
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.
Nearby places to Heads Hill
Other occasions in Heads Hill
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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’s a proper hot meal that guests remember. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Heads Hill and the whole of West Berkshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Heads Hill: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Heads Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come for the evening?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
What affects the price in Heads Hill
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, 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
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Occasions we serve in Heads Hill
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It’s a fun moment too.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Vow renewal parties
- Laid-back receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Barn weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Heads Hill
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Heads Hill is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Heads Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Within reach of Heads Hill are historic houses such as Shaw House (3.3 miles north-west) and Benham Park (4.8 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
For weddings in RG19 and RG20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a wedding at a home on Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Heads Hill, we also cover Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Heads Hill include Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
- Schools near Heads Hill include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Golden-hour photos in Heads Hill at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Heads Hill, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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