Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Barkham
Looking for a fish and chip van in Barkham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Barkham?
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Planning an evening event in Barkham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van hire in Barkham, cooked to order
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Barkham. For birthday celebrations and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a rural spot like Barkham, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Barkham
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Fish and chip van hire around Barkham
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Tell us where your event in Barkham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Barkham is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St James, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Coombes Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the RG40 and RG41 postcode area. Whether your event is on Barkham Road and Barkham Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Barkham we cover include Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Barkham includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House And Smithy (under half a mile west)
Also near Barkham
What else we do in Barkham
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Questions from Barkham
Is Barkham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the van come to Barkham?
We do. We serve events in Barkham and across Wokingham. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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