Bracknell Forest · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hanworth, Bracknell Forest
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Hanworth and Bracknell Forest, frying fresh at your venue.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
- Community festivals
A chip van near Hanworth
Hanworth: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Hanworth?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Hanworth?
Bracknell station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Hanworth
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. For sports tournaments and fundraisers, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Hanworth are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Hanworth (RG12, RG40)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Towns and villages near Hanworth
Other occasions in Hanworth
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hanworth?
It suits almost every visitor.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
School fairs, for a school like The Pines School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Summer fêtes in Hanworth have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hanworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Hanworth
Hanworth is about 1 mile south of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Across the RG12 area, we can bring the van to you. Hanworth is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 1.5 miles north.
We take the van to events all over RG12 and RG40. Your event could be at a house on Hanworth Road, Waterham Road and Crowthorne Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Birch Hill (1 mile east), Wooden Hill (1 mile west), Great Hollands (1 mile north-west), Home Farm (1 mile west) and Crown Wood (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sandhurst (3 miles south), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east) and College Town (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Pinewood Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Small Arms School Corps Weapons Collection (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Schools near Hanworth include Easthampstead Park Community School (1 mile north-west) and The Brakenhale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Golden Retriever pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
- Display allergens for each stall
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price or our guide to van hire 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