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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Inkpen Common events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Inkpen Common. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Vow renewal parties
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding after-parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Inkpen Common events
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Inkpen Common
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Wedding fish and chip van in Inkpen Common, cooked to order
A fish and chip van is one of the most popular choices for evening wedding food. Hours after the wedding breakfast, guests are ready to eat again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. We are often asked to cater laid-back receptions and marquee and garden weddings, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural weddings around Inkpen Common have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At a December wedding in Inkpen Common, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Inkpen Common weddings: local tips
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Inkpen Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Inkpen Common to Reading (21 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Laurence, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. Kintbury Newt Ponds nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Weddings anywhere in RG17 and RG20 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Inkpen Common, we also cover Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Inkpen Common include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Crown and Garter pub (under half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Inkpen Common
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Occasions we serve in Inkpen Common
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Food after the first dance
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Inkpen Common include Stargroves (2.7 miles south-east) and Benham Park (4.4 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
A chip van compared with other options
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Inkpen Common and across West Berkshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Inkpen Common: your questions answered
Is Inkpen Common close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Inkpen Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Do you cover Inkpen Common?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Inkpen Common and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
- 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