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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Bowsey Hill events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Bowsey Hill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
A chip van near Bowsey Hill
Who books fish and chip van for events in Bowsey Hill?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Bowsey Hill book the van for events such as:
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
Running a fête for a church like St Paul's Mission Church? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Fish and chip van for events in Bowsey Hill, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. Whether it is school summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we can cook mushy peas, chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Bowsey Hill, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bowsey Hill
Bowsey Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Wokingham. Bookings in Bowsey Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bowsey Hill is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bowsey Hill to Reading (about 7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 1.8 miles south-west. School fairs, for a school like Crazies Hill CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG10. We also bring the van to events in Warren Row (1 mile north-east), Knowl Hill (1 mile east), Wargrave (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile north-west) and Cold Harbour (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bowsey Hill include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Schools near Bowsey Hill include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (0.9 miles south)
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Bowsey Hill and the whole of Wokingham
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share pitch details
- Plan bins near food stalls
Put bins near the queue.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Bowsey Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Bowsey Hill, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Bowsey Hill questions
Which station is closest to Bowsey Hill?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Bowsey Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
- 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