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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Tilehurst events
Wedding fish and chip van in Tilehurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food after the first dance
- Barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding fish and chip van for Tilehurst events
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Put bins near the van
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Wedding fish and chip van in Tilehurst, cooked to order
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and second-day and after-party food, with mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In Tilehurst, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Tilehurst (RG31, RG30)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Tilehurst
Can you serve after a service at Tilehurst Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Perfect for your wedding in Tilehurst
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Second-day and after-party food
- Engagement celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Tilehurst are Mapledurham House (1.6 miles north) and Basildon Park (4.5 miles north-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tilehurst?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Tilehurst hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Tilehurst and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Evening food at a Tilehurst wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What affects the price in Tilehurst
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Tilehurst
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Also near Tilehurst
Also in Tilehurst
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Tilehurst
Tilehurst is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. For weddings in Tilehurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Round Copse can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. If you are marrying at a church near Tilehurst, such as Tilehurst Methodist Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
Wherever your wedding is in RG31 and RG30, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Ash Road, Tyle Road and Riley Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-east), Norcot (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south-east) and Purley on Thames (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north-west), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Tilehurst includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Butchers Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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