Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Shiplake
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shiplake and the surrounding area.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Informal weddings
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Shiplake
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Shiplake
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for vow renewals and anniversaries and pre-wedding get-togethers.
A wedding in a small place like Shiplake often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Shiplake
How far is Shiplake from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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 do evening food for weddings?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
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.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Also near Shiplake
Other occasions in Shiplake
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Getting married in Shiplake?
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. For weddings in Shiplake, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Shiplake are historic houses such as Greys Court (4.1 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.5 miles north). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Loddon Nature Reserve can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
We take the van to weddings all over RG9 and the streets around it. Other places close to Shiplake we cover include Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shiplake include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (within half a mile north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shiplake?
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Shiplake
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At a December wedding in Shiplake, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
- 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