West Berkshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Little Hungerford
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Little Hungerford and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Vow renewal parties
A chip van near Little Hungerford
Wedding fish and chip van in Little Hungerford, cooked to order
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for wedding after-parties and barn weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Little Hungerford frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Little Hungerford
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn weddings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Evening food for day and evening guests
For outdoor photos, Snelsmore Common is close by, and the countryside around Little Hungerford suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Little Hungerford weddings: local tips
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Little Hungerford is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Little Hungerford is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Little Hungerford to Reading (12 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west. If you are marrying at a church near Little Hungerford, such as Church of St Bartholomew, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Little Hungerford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Little Hungerford?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it is one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Little Hungerford
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Put bins near the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Little Hungerford, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, 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 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Where the van can park in Little Hungerford
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Common questions in Little Hungerford
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Little Hungerford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
Towns and villages near Little Hungerford
Also in Little Hungerford
- 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