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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Emmbrook
Fish and chip van for events in Emmbrook: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A chip van near Emmbrook
Who books fish and chip van for events in Emmbrook?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
- School summer fairs
PTAs at schools such as Emmbrook Infant School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Emmbrook
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for church fêtes and summer fairs.
Around Emmbrook, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. For an evening event in Emmbrook, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Emmbrook
Emmbrook is about 1 mile north of Wokingham, in Wokingham. For events in Emmbrook, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 35 places in Wokingham. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
A summer fête at Woosehill Community Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Wokingham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG41 and RG40, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Marks Road, Walter Road and Ashton Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Woosehill (1 mile south), Wokingham (1 mile south), Winnersh (1 mile north-west), Sindlesham (1 mile west) and Hurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles west), Woodley (3 miles north-west), Earley (3 miles west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Emmbrook has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (0.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The Emmbrook School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Emmbrook Inn (under half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Also near Emmbrook
Other occasions in Emmbrook
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Emmbrook, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Emmbrook
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Questions from Emmbrook
Can you come to a school fair in Emmbrook?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Emmbrook?
The closest is Wokingham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van come to Emmbrook?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Emmbrook and the rest of Wokingham. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
- 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