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Wedding fish and chip van in Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire
Wedding fish and chip van in Middle Assendon: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement celebrations
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Wedding fish and chip van in Middle Assendon, fried fresh
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. We’re frequently asked to cater barn and farm weddings and relaxed, informal receptions, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Middle Assendon often 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. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Middle Assendon
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Middle Assendon
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
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. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Events we cater in Middle Assendon
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Anniversary celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Middle Assendon are Greys Court (1.8 miles south-west) and Stonor Park (2.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Middle Assendon
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Across the RG9 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. For outdoor photos, Warburg Nature Reserve is close by. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Middle Assendon, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover weddings in Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include Rainbow Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near Middle Assendon
Other occasions in Middle Assendon
Questions from Middle Assendon
Could you trade in Fawley Court and Temple Island?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you park near the barn?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will check access with you and the venue.
When should evening food go out?
Typically between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will fit your running order.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Golden-hour photos in Middle Assendon at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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