Wokingham · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Winnersh, Wokingham
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Winnersh.
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Fundraisers
A chip van near Winnersh
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Winnersh
Do you trade at school fairs around Winnersh?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Winnersh?
Winnersh has its own station: Winnersh station.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cover Winnersh?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Winnersh and the rest of Wokingham. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van for events in Winnersh, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Whether it’s community open days and sports club events and race days, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Winnersh, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Winnersh
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. Across the RG41 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 35 places in Wokingham.
Events in parks such as Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van.
Events anywhere in RG41 and RG10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your event is on Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Winnersh is on the B3030, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Winnersh we cover include Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Winnersh is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Local schools include Winnersh Primary School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poachers pub (0.7 miles west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. For an evening event in Winnersh, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Winnersh
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for visitors to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Winnersh and the whole of Wokingham
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Winnersh
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
What else we do in Winnersh
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Winnersh?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
A school like The Forest School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- 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