Wokingham · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Wokingham
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Wokingham.
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Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Wokingham
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most use it for evening food, when it is most welcome. Typical bookings include food after the first dance and informal weddings, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
A large place like Wokingham offers hotels, function rooms and gardens. A chip van suits a reception with somewhere to park outside. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Common questions in Wokingham
Which station is closest to Wokingham?
Wokingham station, in Wokingham itself.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What time is best for the van?
Usually between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll work to your timings.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van come to Wokingham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Wokingham is within our area and the rest of Wokingham. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What affects the price in Wokingham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Wokingham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Wokingham
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London, in Wokingham. For weddings in Wokingham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Wokingham station serves Wokingham directly. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, Market Square and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Wokingham sits on or near the A321 and A329, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. If your venue is just outside Wokingham, we also cover Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (less than half a mile east). Within reach you will find Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Holt School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Crispin's School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Station Tap (less than half a mile east)
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. For a summer wedding in Wokingham, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Where the van can park in Wokingham
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Wokingham?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
If you want countryside in your photos, Holt Copse & Joel Park is not far, and the countryside around Wokingham suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
Places near Wokingham
More for events in Wokingham
- 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