Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Earley events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Earley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Book the van in Earley
Earley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Earley?
The closest is Earley station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Trinity Church?
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.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Fish and chip van hire in Earley, fried fresh
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for garden get-togethers and work Christmas parties.
There are lots of options in a town like Earley: a drive, a club, a hall or a hired venue. We’ll check the spot with you before the day. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Earley is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Occasions we serve in Earley
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Earley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Churches such as Trinity Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Also near Earley
Also in Earley
Fish and chip van hire around Earley
Earley is about 2 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. Events in Earley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Earley is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Radstock Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG6, RG2 and RG1, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Elm Road, Elm Lane and Mays Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You will find Earley on the A327 and A3290, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Earley, we also cover Lower Earley (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile west), Newtown (2 miles north-west), Whitley Wood (2 miles south-west) and Shinfield (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (4 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles east), Twyford (4 miles north-east) and Charvil (4 miles north-east). Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Earley include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles north-east) and Leighton Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Tuns pub (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (0.7 miles north-west)
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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