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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hedgerley
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hedgerley? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
- Barn and farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Hedgerley
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hedgerley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Wedding fish and chip van in Hedgerley, fried fresh
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Whether it is marquee and garden weddings and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hedgerley, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Common questions in Hedgerley
Can the van park in Bulstrode Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Hedgerley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wedding in Hedgerley. For a summer wedding in Hedgerley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is frequently served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hedgerley
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Plan bins by the hatch
Evening food typically goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Hedgerley
Hedgerley is about 3 miles south-east of Beaconsfield, in Slough. In and around Hedgerley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hedgerley to Reading (about 18 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. For guests travelling by train, Gerrards Cross station, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We take the van to weddings all over the SL2 postcode area. Local streets include Jones Way, Hedgerley Hill and Cottage Park Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Egypt (1 mile south-west), Farnham Common (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (2 miles south-west), Littleworth Corner (2 miles west) and Farnham Royal (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Slough (4 miles south), Cippenham (4 miles south), Chalvey (5 miles south), Langley (5 miles south-east), Upton (5 miles south) and Burnham (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wexham Park Hospital (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hedgerley include Church Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
- Nearby schools include Khalsa Secondary Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (less than half a mile north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hedgerley?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Hedgerley hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
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Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hedgerley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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