Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Wokingham
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Wokingham, frying fresh at your venue.
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events in Wokingham
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Wokingham
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and music and food festivals, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For events in Wokingham, a chip van gives visitors a popular hot-food choice. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. December events in Wokingham lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree the terms in writing
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Questions from Wokingham
Is Wokingham close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Wokingham?
Wokingham has its own station: Wokingham station.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Event catering near Wokingham
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London, in Wokingham. In and around Wokingham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wokingham to Reading (6 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Wokingham station is in Wokingham itself. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Walter Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Station Road, Market Square and London Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A321 and A329 close by, Wokingham is simple for us to get to with the van. Other places close to Wokingham we cover include Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Wokingham include Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Holt School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Crispin's School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Station Tap (under half a mile east)
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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Other occasions in Wokingham
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Wokingham
- Bookings across Wokingham, including Wokingham
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What affects the price in Wokingham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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