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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Crowthorne events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Crowthorne and the surrounding area.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Book the van in Crowthorne
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Crowthorne
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. For village fêtes and school fairs and work Christmas parties, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips and more.
In Crowthorne, the van usually parks on a drive, in a club or hall car park or at a hired venue. All of them work, provided the van can get in and park on level ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Nearby places to Crowthorne
What else we do in Crowthorne
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Crowthorne
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Crowthorne and the whole of Wokingham
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a chip van in Crowthorne
Crowthorne is about 3 miles south-west of Bracknell, in Wokingham. Bookings in Crowthorne come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Crowthorne to Reading (about 9 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Crowthorne Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? The nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 1 mile south-west.
Anywhere in RG45 and RG40, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Church Road East, Church Road West and High Street, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Crowthorne sits on or near the A321 and B3348, so getting the van to your event is simple. Nearby, we also serve events in Owlsmoor (1 mile south-east), Home Farm (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (2 miles north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Hanworth (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (9 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-west), Woodley (7 miles north-west), Earley (7 miles north-west), Lower Earley (6 miles north-west) and Winnersh (5 miles north-west). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Crowthorne has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Crowthorne include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Schools near Crowthorne include King Edward VI Aston School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Prince pub (under half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Crowthorne
Is Crowthorne close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Crowthorne Methodist Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. By late September, sunset in Crowthorne is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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