Wokingham · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Earley, Wokingham
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van visit in Earley and across Wokingham.
- Residents’ celebrations
- Care home summer fairs
- A monthly fish and chip day
Planning an event in Earley?
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About our care home fish and chips in Earley
Residents on soft or texture-modified diets need special care, which should come from the home’s own kitchen and care team, so everyone can share the occasion safely. We are frequently asked to cater residents’ celebrations and a monthly fish and chip day, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In Earley, a garden visit on a sunny day works beautifully. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Earley: care homes and access
Earley is about 2 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. Around Earley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your residents. Earley is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van.
Old photos of South Lake can spark conversation during a van visit. Some homes in Earley have links with a local church such as Trinity Church, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
We serve care home visits across the RG6, RG2 and RG1 postcode area. From Elm Road, Elm Lane and Mays Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Earley is on the A327 and A3290, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve care home visits in Lower Earley (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile west), Newtown (2 miles north-west), Whitley Wood (2 miles south-west) and Shinfield (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (4 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles east), Twyford (4 miles north-east) and Charvil (4 miles north-east). Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for care home visits.
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Earley includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles north-east) and Leighton Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Three Tuns pub (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (0.7 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
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 care home visit.
What to tell us
The more we know about your care home visit, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
A chip van compared with other options
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Earley and the whole of Wokingham
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Towns and villages near Earley
More for events in Earley
Earley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Earley?
The closest is Earley station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How far is Earley from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Earley.
Do you do regular visits?
Tell us how frequently you’d like a visit.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
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’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Earley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Garden visits in Earley work best between late spring and early autumn, with sunset about 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books care home fish and chips in Earley?
The kitchen gets a day off cooking for the main meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Care staff treats
- Lunch clubs
- Themed afternoons
The A327 and A3290 make Earley a simple journey for the van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Light near the van after dark
- Not right beside residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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