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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Ruscombe
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Ruscombe.
- Sports days
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Ruscombe
Fish and chip van for events in Ruscombe, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. On the menu are cod and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for club open days and agricultural and country shows.
For a village fête or field event near Ruscombe, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ruscombe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Community events around Ruscombe
Ruscombe is about 3 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Give us the address of your event in Ruscombe, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Ruscombe is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
If your event is in Loddon Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. 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.
Wherever your event is in RG10, we can fry fresh for your visitors. From London Road, Milton Way and Highgrove Place or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A3032 close by, Ruscombe is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Ruscombe we cover include Twyford (1 mile south-west), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south) and The Holt (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Woodley (3 miles south-west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and Weycock Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Cross pub (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter fairs in Ruscombe are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Ruscombe
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Ruscombe?
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ruscombe and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Club open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
A school like Polehampton Church of England Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ruscombe: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Ruscombe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
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 do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Also near Ruscombe
Other occasions in Ruscombe
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and 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