West Berkshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Oare, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Oare and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site.
- Engagement celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening food for day and evening guests
Wedding fish and chip van for Oare events
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Put bins near the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
Wedding fish and chip van in Oare, cooked to order
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it is most welcome. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for food after the first dance and weddings with a seaside feel.
A wedding in a small place like Oare often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Oare (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in Oare
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
More for events in Oare
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Oare?
It typically costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
These are some of the bookings we take in Oare and West Berkshire:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
Marrying at Church of St Bartholomew? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
Weddings in Oare: venues, ceremonies and travel
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Oare, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Oare include Shaw House (4 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Snelsmore Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Oare suits an outdoor reception. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in RG18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on Manor Lane and Old Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to weddings in Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) 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 (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). The countryside around Oare includes Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
The process
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Oare, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Oare, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Read more
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Oare
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Oare
Is Oare too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Oare?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south of the centre.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oare?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Oare
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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