West Berkshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Inkpen, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Inkpen and across West Berkshire.
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Laid-back receptions
Wedding fish and chip van for Inkpen events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Inkpen
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for laid-back receptions and barn and farm weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Inkpen often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Inkpen (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Inkpen
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Around Inkpen, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Inkpen is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Inkpen to Reading (about 22 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Kintbury Newt Ponds is close by, and the countryside around Inkpen suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (3.2 miles south-east) and Benham Park (4.6 miles north-east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Anywhere in RG17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Inkpen we cover include Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Inkpen
How far is Inkpen from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Is Inkpen too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Events we cater in Inkpen
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Inkpen:
- Evening wedding food
- Barn weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
It’s worth telling train travellers that Kintbury station is about 1.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter weddings in Inkpen are dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Where the van can park in Inkpen
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
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. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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