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Wedding fish and chip van in Newtown, Wokingham
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Newtown.
- Barn weddings
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Day-after gatherings
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Newtown
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. We’re frequently asked to cater day-after gatherings and engagement celebrations, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Weddings in a place like Newtown frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Newtown weddings: local tips
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. We cover Newtown as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Newtown is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van.
Eldon Square can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Put the station on your invitation: Reading station is about 1.1 miles away.
For weddings in RG1, RG6 and RG4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your wedding could be at a house on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Newtown has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Newtown include Bulmershe College (within half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins by the hatch
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across Wokingham, including Newtown
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. For a summer wedding in Newtown, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Newtown, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Common questions in Newtown
How far is Newtown from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What time will you serve?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Newtown?
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Vow renewal parties
- Engagement parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John and St Stephen often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
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What else we do in Newtown
- 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