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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Woodley
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Woodley.
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
- Community open days
Planning an event in Woodley?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Woodley
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We are often asked to cater festivals and sports tournaments, with chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In Woodley, a good food stall can make an event. Fish and chips is a reliable draw. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Event catering near Woodley
Woodley is about 3 miles east of Reading, in Wokingham. Across the RG5 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Woodley is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van.
For anyone arriving by train, Winnersh Triangle station is about 1.2 miles away. Church fêtes, at churches such as United Reformed Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Events anywhere in RG5, RG6 and RG10 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Church Road, Jasmine Square and London Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A4 and A3290, Woodley is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also serve events in Charvil (2 miles north), Whistley Green (2 miles east), Winnersh (2 miles south), Hurst (2 miles east) and Twyford (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (3 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles south-east) and Coley Park (4 miles west). Woodley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Woodley include South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Local schools include Waingels College (0.8 miles north) and The Bulmershe School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bull And Chequers pub (within half a mile north)
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Common questions in Woodley
What’s the nearest station to Woodley?
Winnersh Triangle station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
How far is Woodley from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Can the van come to Woodley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Woodley is within our area and the rest of Wokingham. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Woodley
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price and the cost guide.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter fairs in Woodley are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share pitch details
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Where the van can park in Woodley
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Access that avoids crowds
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Also near Woodley
Also in Woodley
- 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