West Berkshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hermitage
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Hermitage? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Engagement parties
- Barn weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Hermitage
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Hermitage
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for relaxed, informal receptions and coastal-themed receptions.
Rural weddings around Hermitage have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Hermitage (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Also in Hermitage
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Hermitage
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Hermitage
Do you come out to small places like Hermitage?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That’s up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Getting married in Hermitage?
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Hermitage, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Hermitage is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hermitage to Reading (about 13 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Snelsmore Common, and the countryside around Hermitage suits an outdoor reception. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over the RG18 postcode area. Local streets include Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover weddings in Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Open spaces near Hermitage include Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile west)
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hermitage
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. At a December wedding in Hermitage, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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