Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Coley Park events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Coley Park. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Evening wedding food
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in Coley Park
Fish and chip van hire in Coley Park, fried fresh
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
There may be a hall or club near Coley Park if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Around midsummer it stays light in Coley Park until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Coley Park questions
How far is Coley Park from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come to Coley Park?
We do. Coley Park is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count children separately
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- A short menu helps everyone
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Coley Park, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Coley Park hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Fish and chip van hire around Coley Park
Coley Park is about 1 mile south-west of Reading, in Wokingham. Give us the address of your event in Coley Park, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Coley Park is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
Churches such as All Nations Christian Centre rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
For events in RG1, RG30 and RG2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Hay Road, Shaw Road and Field Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Coley Park include the A4, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Reading (1 mile north-east), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Green Park (1 mile south), Whitley (2 miles south-east) and Newtown (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (6 miles east), Woodley (4 miles east), Crowthorne (10 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (5 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include The WREN School (0.6 miles west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Foresters Arms (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.8 miles east)
Where the van can park in Coley Park
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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.
Towns and villages near Coley Park
Other occasions in Coley Park
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Events we cater in Coley Park
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Coley Park and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community events and fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
For guests coming by train, Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- 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