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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Arborfield Garrison events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Arborfield Garrison.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Arborfield Garrison?
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Light matters for evening service: around Arborfield Garrison, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Fish and chip van hire in Arborfield Garrison, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and visits to care homes and day centres, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In a smaller place like Arborfield Garrison, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Common questions in Arborfield Garrison
What’s the nearest station to Arborfield Garrison?
Wokingham station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Arborfield Garrison close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Arborfield Garrison
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Cannot 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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Fewer choices mean faster service
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Fish and chip van hire around Arborfield Garrison
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Bookings in Arborfield Garrison come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Arborfield Garrison is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Arborfield Garrison to Reading (about 6 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bohunt School Wokingham, can book the van as a food stall. If you had Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Here we cover the RG2 and RG40 postcode area. Local streets include Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Arborfield Garrison we cover include Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Arborfield Garrison has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Arborfield Garrison includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Local schools include Farley Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bramshill Hunt pub (under half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Arborfield Garrison
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Towns and villages near Arborfield Garrison
What else we do in Arborfield Garrison
Perfect for your event in Arborfield Garrison
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Whatever the occasion in Arborfield Garrison, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Milestone birthday parties
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Eligius, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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