Bracknell Forest · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Great Hollands, Bracknell Forest
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Great Hollands.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
A chip van near Great Hollands
Fish and chip van for events in Great Hollands, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. For sports club events and race days and agricultural and country shows, we will put together a menu of chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Summer fairs around Great Hollands are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Great Hollands (RG12, RG40)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Display allergens for each stall
- Settle the pitch terms early
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Great Hollands?
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports tournaments
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Summer fêtes in Great Hollands have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Great Hollands? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Great Hollands
What else we do in Great Hollands
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Event catering near Great Hollands
Great Hollands is about 1 mile south-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. For an event in Great Hollands, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Great Hollands. Great Hollands is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover. Our bookings stretch from Great Hollands to Reading (10 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church? A chip van draws people in. PTAs at schools such as Great Hollands Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
For events in RG12 and RG40, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Gull Lane, Mill Lane and Cuckoo Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Great Hollands on the A3095, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve events in Hanworth (1 mile south-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile south), Home Farm (1 mile south-west), Birch Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crown Wood (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (4 miles south), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Warfield Park (3 miles north-east) and Owlsmoor (3 miles south). Great Hollands is among the bigger towns we cover in Bracknell Forest, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Schools near Great Hollands include Easthampstead Park Community School (0.5 miles west) and The Brakenhale School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Golden Retriever pub (0.9 miles south)
Great Hollands: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Great Hollands?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Great Hollands?
Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Great Hollands and the whole of Bracknell Forest
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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