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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Trash Green
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Trash Green and the surrounding area.
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn and farm weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
Planning an event in Trash Green?
Wedding fish and chip van in Trash Green, cooked to order
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so service fits around the first dance, the cake and the band. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater barn and farm weddings and weddings with a seaside feel.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Trash Green, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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Trash Green questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Trash Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Getting married in Trash Green?
Trash Green is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We cover Trash Green as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Trash Green is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Marrying at Church of St Mary the Virgin? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Weddings anywhere in RG30 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Bennett's Hill and Theale Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Burghfield (1 mile south), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north-east), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (5 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (1 mile west) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox & Hounds pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and let the dancing carry on.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Trash Green?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At a December wedding in Trash Green, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Trash Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Trash Green
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in Trash Green
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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