West Berkshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Three Ashes events
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Three Ashes and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Engagement celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding fish and chip van in Three Ashes
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Three Ashes
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. We’re frequently asked to cater informal weddings and garden and marquee receptions, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural weddings around Three Ashes have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Three Ashes (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Three Ashes
Three Ashes is about 3 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For a wedding in Three Ashes, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Daneshill Park Woods. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 1.5 miles south-east.
We cover weddings in every part of RG7. Other places close to Three Ashes we cover include Bramley (1 mile south-east), Mortimer West End (2 miles north), West End Green (2 miles east), Mortimer (2 miles north) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Three Ashes
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
Places near Three Ashes
Also in Three Ashes
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In Three Ashes, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Talk to us about evening numbers
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Three Ashes questions
Do you come out to small places like Three Ashes?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Three Ashes from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will the van be in our photos?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If not, ask your venue to park it out of the main photo spots.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you cover Three Ashes?
Yes, we do. Three Ashes is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Where will the van go at our venue?
That’s up to your venue, but near the reception works best. A photo of the area helps.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Three Ashes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Three Ashes?
It is food every generation enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Three Ashes, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Day-after gatherings
- Informal weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Three Ashes, such as Church of St. Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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