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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Eversley
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Eversley.
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Eversley
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Eversley
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Typical bookings include club open days and horse and dog shows, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Eversley, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Eversley? 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.
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.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Eversley
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Fairs, fêtes and events in Eversley
Eversley is about 3 miles north-west of Yateley, in Wokingham. Give us the address of your event in Eversley, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Eversley is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
A school like Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Anywhere in RG40 and RG27, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Fleet Hill and The Rise or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Eversley is on the A327, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Eversley, we also cover Lower Common (1 mile south-west), Eversley Centre (1 mile south-east), Finchampstead (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (1 mile south-east) and California (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles north-west), Wokingham (4 miles north-east), Woodley (7 miles north), Earley (6 miles north), Crowthorne (4 miles east) and Lower Earley (5 miles north).
A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Eversley include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tally Ho pub (within half a mile south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Occasions we serve in Eversley
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
Events in parks such as Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
Also near Eversley
What else we do in Eversley
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer events in Eversley have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share pitch details
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree when volunteers will eat
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Eversley and the whole of Wokingham
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Eversley
Which station is closest to Eversley?
Crowthorne station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre.
Is Eversley close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
- 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