West Berkshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Longlane, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Longlane and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
Book the van in Longlane
About our wedding fish and chip van in Longlane
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. For wedding after-parties and coastal-themed receptions, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Near Longlane, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Longlane
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Longlane
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter weddings in Longlane are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Get 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 send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
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, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing has been out for hours. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Longlane weddings: local tips
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For weddings in Longlane, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Longlane is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Longlane are Shaw House (2.7 miles south-west) and Benham Park (4.5 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. Marrying at Holy Trinity? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. 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.
Weddings anywhere in RG18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Longlane we cover include Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Longlane includes Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
Also in Longlane
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
A little sign by the van tells guests what’s on.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Longlane?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
These are some of the bookings we take in Longlane and West Berkshire:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Rustic farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Engagement celebrations
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
Common questions in Longlane
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Longlane?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Longlane? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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