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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Tokers Green events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Tokers Green. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Relaxed, informal receptions
A chip van near Tokers Green
Common questions in Tokers Green
Is Tokers Green close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Tokers Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
That depends on your day. Most couples plan for most of their evening guests, not all.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Will the van be in our photos?
It generally ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Wedding fish and chip van in Tokers Green, cooked to order
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings with a seaside feel and weddings in a marquee or garden.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Tokers Green, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Towns and villages near Tokers Green
More for events in Tokers Green
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Weddings in Tokers Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Tokers Green to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 34 places in Reading.
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Weddings anywhere in RG4 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Tokers Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pack Saddle pub (within half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Plan bins by the hatch
It’s kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Tokers Green?
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Historic houses near Tokers Green include Mapledurham House (1.9 miles west) and Greys Court (3.9 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For event organisers in Tokers Green
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tokers Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, sunset in Tokers Green is about 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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- 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