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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Newtown, Wokingham
Fish and chip van for events in Newtown: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Newtown?
Newtown events: pitches and permissions
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Around Newtown, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
A summer fête at St John and St Stephen is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. School fairs, for a school like New Town Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
We serve events across RG1, RG6 and RG4. Whether your event is on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Newtown is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Newtown includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bulmershe College (less than half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fisherman's Cottage pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Fish and chip van for events in Newtown, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. On the menu are haddock and chips, chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for school summer fairs and country shows.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Newtown are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Evening events in Newtown have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Questions from Newtown
Could you trade in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Newtown from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Wokingham included. See all areas.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
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 will plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree who removes waste
- Give us an idea of numbers
We set up before visitors arrive.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Events we cater in Newtown
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Newtown, people book us for occasions like:
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports days
- Club open days
If your event is in Eldon Square, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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