West Berkshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Wickham, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Wickham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Marquee and garden weddings
Book the van in Wickham
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Wickham
It’s relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for anniversary celebrations and laid-back receptions.
Rural weddings around Wickham have a magic of their own, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Getting married in Wickham?
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We serve weddings at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Wickham. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wickham to Reading (20 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Sole Common Pond. Among the historic houses close to Wickham are Benham Park (3.7 miles south-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wickham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over RG20 and the streets around it. Local streets include Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For weddings just outside Wickham, we cover Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile west)
FAQs for Wickham
Is Wickham close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Wickham?
Kintbury station, about 3 miles south of the centre.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you park near the barn?
Often, if the ground is firm and the venue agrees. We’ll check access with you and the venue.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Wickham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. At a December wedding in Wickham, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Wickham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Wickham
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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