Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hare Hatch
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Hare Hatch and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fresh fish and chips in Hare Hatch
Fish and chip van for events in Hare Hatch, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Typical bookings include country shows and charity fundraisers and community events, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
At a fête or show near Hare Hatch, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Also near Hare Hatch
Also in Hare Hatch
Running an event in Hare Hatch
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. From the centre of Hare Hatch to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hare Hatch to Reading (7 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St James, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Loddon Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG10, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Hare Hatch we cover include The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Hare Hatch includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Schools near Hare Hatch include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Hare Hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Hare Hatch and the whole of Wokingham
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, events in Hare Hatch stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Hare Hatch
How far is Hare Hatch from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a school fair in Hare Hatch?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, 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.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
There’s 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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s 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:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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