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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Pingewood events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Pingewood and across Reading.
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
Wedding fish and chip van for Pingewood events
About our wedding fish and chip van in Pingewood
We park close to the reception, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. For engagement celebrations and laid-back receptions, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Pingewood, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
FAQs for Pingewood
Is Pingewood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Pingewood from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Pingewood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Pingewood is within our area and the rest of Reading. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins near the van
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
Pingewood weddings: local tips
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Tell us where your wedding in Pingewood will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For outdoor photos, South Lake is close by. Put the station on your invitation: Reading Green Park station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
Weddings anywhere in RG30 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Pingewood, we also cover Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Pingewood includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For a summer wedding in Pingewood, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Pingewood
What else we do in Pingewood
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Pingewood?
People get hungry again by the evening, and fish and chips is a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a talking point.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pingewood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (4.7 miles north) and Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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