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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Highmoor
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Highmoor.
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van in Highmoor
Wedding fish and chip van in Highmoor, fried fresh
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there’s frequently a yard or track close to the party. We are often asked to cater day-after gatherings and laid-back receptions, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Highmoor 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. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Highmoor (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- The length of service
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At a December wedding in Highmoor, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Highmoor weddings: local tips
Highmoor is about 4 miles north-west of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG9, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Highmoor to Reading (7 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.5 miles east of the centre. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Paul often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We serve weddings across the RG9 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Glebe and Holly Close, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Highmoor, we also cover Highmoor Cross (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Catslip (1 mile north-east), Nettlebed (2 miles north) and Kingwood Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
The countryside around Highmoor includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Dog and Duck pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Highmoor
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Highmoor
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Paul: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Highmoor?
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Vow renewal parties
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Warburg Nature Reserve, and the countryside around Highmoor suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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