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Fish and chip van hire in Wokingham

We take a fish and chip van to weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes in 35 towns and villages across Wokingham.

Planning an event in Wokingham?

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What we do in Wokingham

Choose a service to see every town we cover for it in Wokingham, or pick your town from the list below.

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How fish and chip van hire works in Wokingham

If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Wokingham. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for festive get-togethers and birthday celebrations.

We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts.

First, the plan: what, where and what time.
You hear back on the date and the price.
We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The pitch is left tidy when we go.

Cost

The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.

Why book our van

Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Bookings across Wokingham, including Wokingham
No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
A clear quote before booking

How to get a price

Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.

Local landmarks in Reading

In Reading, that can mean an event near Eurospeak Language School, University of Reading library and All Nations Christian Centre, among other places. You will also find Former Kennet Arms (under half a mile east), Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east), Coley Primary School (under half a mile north) and Eldon Square (0.9 miles east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Reading includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.

Planning a chip van in Wokingham

Across Wokingham, we serve 5 towns and 21 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Reading, Woodley and Earley or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.

Reading: Parks such as Eldon Square generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Evenings in Reading stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

Why a fish and chip van works

It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.

Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:

Care home visits
Summer garden parties
Village fêtes and school fairs
Milestone birthday parties

What affects the price in Wokingham

Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:

How far we travel
The length of service
Your choice of menu
Access and parking

Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.

Details that help

These details help us quote quickly:

The date and when you’d like to eat
The venue or postcode
Anything awkward about the way in
The spot you have in mind for the van

Planning a fish and chip van in Wokingham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.

Should I sort the food myself?

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.

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.

What comes out of the fryer

Mushy peas

No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.

Haddock and chips

Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.

Planning for dietary needs

Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:

Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Send allergies to us in writing

Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.

Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.

Wokingham: your questions answered

How long will the queue be?

Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.

Is there a non-fish option?

We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.

How far ahead should we book?

The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.

What happens if it rains?

We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.

Cod or haddock?

Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm the menu.

Is a chip van good for a large crowd?

It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.

How much is fish and chip van hire?

We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.

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

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