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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Charvil
Fish and chip van hire in Charvil: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Charvil
Fish and chip van hire in Charvil, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. For festive get-togethers and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips for your guests.
A place like Charvil often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Charvil. Evenings in Charvil stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Charvil
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Events in Charvil and across Wokingham
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Events we cater in Charvil
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Charvil book the van for occasions like:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Company team days
- Garden get-togethers
Churches such as St Patrick's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins near the queue
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Also in Charvil
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning a chip van in Charvil
Charvil is about 2 miles north of Woodley, in Wokingham. Give us the address of your event in Charvil, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Waingels College, can book the van as a food stall.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Old Bath Road, Wenlock Edge and Pipistrelle Way; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Twyford (1 mile east), Ruscombe (1 mile east), Whistley Green (1 mile south-east), Woodley (2 miles south) and Shiplake (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (4 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south-east), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Polehampton Church of England Infant School (0.9 miles east) and The Piggott School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Wagon And Horses Public House (0.6 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
FAQs for Charvil
What’s the nearest station to Charvil?
Twyford station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
Could you trade in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Charvil.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Charvil?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
- 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