Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Waltham St Lawrence
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Waltham St Lawrence and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
Planning an event in Waltham St Lawrence?
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. For an evening event in Waltham St Lawrence, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Waltham St Lawrence, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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About our fish and chip van for events in Waltham St Lawrence
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and sports club events and race days.
At a fête or show near Waltham St Lawrence, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Plan where the queue forms.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are 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.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Waltham St Lawrence?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Waltham St Lawrence hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Occasions we serve in Waltham St Lawrence
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in Waltham St Lawrence, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
PTAs at schools such as Waltham St Lawrence Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
Fairs, fêtes and events in Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Across the RG10 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 35 places in Wokingham. Our bookings stretch from Waltham St Lawrence to Reading (about 8 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Twyford station is about 2.6 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Waltham St Lawrence
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Waltham St Lawrence questions
Which station is closest to Waltham St Lawrence?
Twyford station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
Is Waltham St Lawrence too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come to Waltham St Lawrence?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Waltham St Lawrence. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
- 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