Wokingham · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Hare Hatch events
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Hare Hatch. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- A monthly Fish Friday
- End-of-project celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Hare Hatch
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Hare Hatch
The van parks in the car park or yard, so nobody has to leave site. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for end-of-project celebrations and fish Friday treats.
Rural businesses around Hare Hatch can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
Corporate buffets are normally cold. A van serves hot food to order. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Questions from Hare Hatch
Could you trade in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Hare Hatch too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac staff in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you serve each shift?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We’ll agree a service plan before the day.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hare Hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes.
A few tables or benches outside make it a proper break.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Towns and villages near Hare Hatch
Other occasions in Hare Hatch
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Staff will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For an end-of-day event in Hare Hatch, summer gives you light until about 9:25pm; in late May it’s about 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a team lunch in Hare Hatch
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We serve staff events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hare Hatch and nearby villages. Hare Hatch is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (4.3 miles north). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Wargrave station is about 1.4 miles away.
For staff events in RG10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many staff. From Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For staff events just outside Hare Hatch, we cover The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hare Hatch include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-east)
- 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