West Berkshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Swallowfield
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Swallowfield.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Evening wedding food
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How our wedding fish and chip van works in Swallowfield
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it is most welcome. For vow renewal parties and informal weddings, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Swallowfield, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Towns and villages near Swallowfield
Other occasions in Swallowfield
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Golden-hour photos in Swallowfield at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Swallowfield? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Swallowfield and the whole of West Berkshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Swallowfield: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Swallowfield Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll fit around your first dance and band.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We will talk it through when we quote.
Weddings in Swallowfield: venues, ceremonies and travel
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Weddings in Swallowfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Swallowfield is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van.
Marrying at Church of All Saints? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (2.6 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area. That could mean a wedding at a home on The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Swallowfield we cover include Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). The countryside around Swallowfield includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Oakbank (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
Events we cater in Swallowfield
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Swallowfield book the van for events such as:
- Wedding after-parties
- Food after the first dance
- Barn weddings
- Engagement celebrations
Swallowfield Meadow can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with 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