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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Lower Caversham
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Lower Caversham and Reading, frying fresh at your venue.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Rustic farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Caversham
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Lower Caversham
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. We’re often asked to cater laid-back receptions and marquee and garden weddings, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In Lower Caversham, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In Lower Caversham, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Nearby places to Lower Caversham
What else we do in Lower Caversham
Occasions we serve in Lower Caversham
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Food after the first dance
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Engagement parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
After a ceremony at a church like St John the Baptist, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Lower Caversham weddings: local tips
Lower Caversham is about 1 mile south of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Lower Caversham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Reading station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Historic houses near Lower Caversham include Mapledurham House (3.5 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
This part of Reading takes in RG4 and RG1. Streets in the area include Star Road, Send Road and Mill Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Lower Caversham, we also cover Newtown (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north) and Reading (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles west), Shinfield (4 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1 mile south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Caversham include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles north-west) and Kendrick School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Cow Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.8 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Lower Caversham: your questions answered
Is Lower Caversham close to London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Lower Caversham?
Reading station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van come to Lower Caversham?
We do. We serve events in Lower Caversham and across Reading. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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