West Berkshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Three Mile Cross
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Three Mile Cross. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewal parties
Fresh fish and chips in Three Mile Cross
About our wedding fish and chip van in Three Mile Cross
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for pre-wedding get-togethers and coastal-themed receptions.
Rural weddings around Three Mile Cross have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Three Mile Cross (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Three Mile Cross
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Weddings in Three Mile Cross: venues, ceremonies and travel
Three Mile Cross is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wedding in Three Mile Cross will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Three Mile Cross is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van.
Historic houses near Three Mile Cross include Stratfield Saye House (4 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. If you’re hoping for photos in Pearman's Copse, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Wherever your wedding is in RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on Dairy Grove, Basingstoke Road and Buttermilk Grove or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Three Mile Cross we cover include Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Shinfield (1 mile east) and Green Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (2.1 miles south) and The Oracle (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Three Mile Cross include Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryeish Green School (within half a mile south-east) and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Farriers Arms (0.5 miles south)
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, a chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer, and nothing sits out drying up. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Three Mile Cross
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In Three Mile Cross, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Occasions we serve in Three Mile Cross
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Put the station on your invitation: Reading Green Park station, about 2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Common questions in Three Mile Cross
We are gathering after a service at St Michael and All Angels: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Pearman's Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Generally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you cover Three Mile Cross?
We do. We serve events in Three Mile Cross and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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