Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in The Holt
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across The Holt and Wokingham, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in The Holt
Fish and chip van for events in The Holt, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for community open days and horse and dog shows.
Near The Holt, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What affects the price in The Holt
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Also near The Holt
More for events in The Holt
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Event catering near The Holt
The Holt is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. For an event in The Holt, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around The Holt. The Holt is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
A school like Robert Piggott CofE Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Events anywhere in RG10 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on Blakes Lane and Bath Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Kiln Green (1 mile east), Hare Hatch (1 mile south-west), Ruscombe (2 miles south-west), Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles south-east) and Twyford (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles north-west) and St Mark's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around The Holt includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
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 as soon as we open. Winter fairs in The Holt are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Questions from The Holt
Can you come to a school fair in The Holt?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like The Holt?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Why choose a fish and chip van in The Holt?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover The Holt and the whole of Wokingham
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in The Holt
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Whatever the occasion in The Holt, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
- Country shows
- Sports club events and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 1.7 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
- 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