Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Hurst events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Hurst and the surrounding area.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Hurst
Planning a chip van in Hurst
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. In and around Hurst, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Hurst is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
For a fundraiser at a school like St Nicholas Church of England Primary, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. A green space like Loddon Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
We take the van to events all over RG10 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Hurst, we also cover Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Hurst includes Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
- Nearby schools include Waingels College (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hurst
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We serve mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and work Christmas parties.
Somewhere as small as Hurst, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Hurst and across Wokingham
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Where the van can park in Hurst
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
FAQs for Hurst
Is Hurst too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hurst close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is it a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evenings in Hurst stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Hurst
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
In Hurst and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
If guests are travelling by rail, Twyford station, about 1.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Also near Hurst
Also in Hurst
- 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