Wokingham · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lower Earley, Wokingham
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Lower Earley.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
- Sports club events and race days
Planning an event in Lower Earley?
About the food
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.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Lower Earley
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We’re often asked to cater country shows and school fairs and sports days, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
Events near Lower Earley are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Lower Earley?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Earley, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
An event in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Lower Earley
Also in Lower Earley
Lower Earley events: pitches and permissions
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. People in Lower Earley book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
A school like Radstock Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. A summer fête at Trinity Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the RG6 and RG41 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Lower Earley, we also cover Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Lower Earley is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north) and Crosfields School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Poachers pub (1 mile east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.4 miles north-west)
FAQs for Lower Earley
Do you trade at school fairs around Lower Earley?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Details of any power or water on site
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For an evening event in Lower Earley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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