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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Trench Green
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Trench Green.
- Informal weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Marquee and garden weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Trench Green
Wedding fish and chip van in Trench Green, fried fresh
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. Typical bookings include food after the first dance and vow renewal parties, with curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Trench 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: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Trench Green
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
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A chip van compared with other options
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Trench Green?
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn weddings
- Informal weddings
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. For a summer wedding in Trench Green, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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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 usually the easier option.
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.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Trench Green
Trench Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Trench Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Trench Green are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (1.1 miles south-west) and Greys Court (4.3 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. For outdoor photos, Moor Copse Nature Reserve is close by.
We cover weddings in every part of RG4. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Chazey Heath (1 mile east), Mapledurham (1 mile south-west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (2 miles south) and Tilehurst (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (7 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south-east) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.6 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Trench Green includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local pubs include Pack Horse Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Questions from Trench Green
Do you come out to small places like Trench Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Trench Green from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van come to Trench Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Trench Green is within our area and the rest of Reading. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What time is best for the van?
Generally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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