Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Lower Earley
Looking for a fish and chip van in Lower Earley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Lower Earley?
Fish and chip van hire in Lower Earley, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Lower Earley. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and garden get-togethers, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and curry sauce.
A place like Lower Earley frequently has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Tell people when the van opens.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Lower Earley
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Lower Earley
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Common questions in Lower Earley
How far is Lower Earley from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Wokingham included. See all areas.
Where the van can park in Lower Earley
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your event in Lower Earley
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Earley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Care home visits
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Earley station, about 1 mile north.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Also near Lower Earley
Also in Lower Earley
Planning a chip van in Lower Earley
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. From the centre of Lower Earley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Churches such as Trinity Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Parks such as Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Anywhere in RG6 and RG41, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Lower Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Lower Earley include Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north) and Crosfields School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Poachers pub (1 mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.4 miles north-west)
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Lower Earley, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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