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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Shurlock Row
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Shurlock Row.
- Sports club events and race days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
A chip van near Shurlock Row
Fish and chip van for events in Shurlock Row, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Typical bookings include school summer fairs and country shows, with chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Shurlock Row, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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Perfect for your event in Shurlock Row
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about the pitch
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Where the van can park in Shurlock Row
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Common questions in Shurlock Row
How far is Shurlock Row from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shurlock Row?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before you book.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Shurlock Row?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shurlock Row
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Wherever your event is in the RG10 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 35 places across Wokingham. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 2.5 miles west.
Wherever your event is in RG10, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find South Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile east)
For event organisers in Shurlock Row
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer fêtes in Shurlock Row have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Shurlock Row hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van 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