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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Sonning events
Wedding fish and chip van in Sonning: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Barn weddings
- Food after the first dance
Wedding fish and chip van for Sonning events
Questions from Sonning
Can the van park in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Sonning?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we’ll advise.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What time is best for the van?
At the time you choose. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Sonning
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. For second-day and after-party food and pre-wedding get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
Near Sonning, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. 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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. There’s 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
What affects the price in Sonning
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to Sonning
Other occasions in Sonning
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, sunset in Sonning is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weddings in Sonning: venues, ceremonies and travel
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. Give us the address of your wedding in Sonning, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Sonning is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. If you want countryside in your photos, Sonning Hill is not far, and the countryside around Sonning suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in RG4, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Sonning on the B478 and B4446, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Sonning, we also cover Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sonning include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Reading Blue Coat School (under half a mile west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bull Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you’re ready.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
- 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