Wokingham · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sindlesham, Wokingham
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Sindlesham and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Sindlesham
How our fish and chip van for events works in Sindlesham
When there is hot food, people stay longer. We serve curry sauce, sausage and chips and chips, and we’re often booked for feeding event crew and fish and chip supper nights.
Rural events near Sindlesham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Sindlesham
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Wokingham, including Sindlesham
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Community events around Sindlesham
Sindlesham is about 2 miles north-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Bookings in Sindlesham come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
An event in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Catherine, are a natural home for a chip van.
Anywhere in RG41, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Mayfield Mews, May Fields and New Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Winnersh (1 mile north), Woosehill (1 mile south-east), Emmbrook (1 mile east), Wokingham (2 miles south-east) and Woodley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (4 miles north) and Charvil (4 miles north).
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (within half a mile north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Sindlesham includes Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Forest School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Walters Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Sindlesham questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Sindlesham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Sindlesham from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you come to a school event?
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
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Make sure allergen information is available
When the event closes, we pack up.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Sindlesham have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Also in Sindlesham
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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