West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Farley Hill, West Berkshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Farley Hill.
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Farley Hill?
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. By late September, sunset in Farley Hill is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van hire works in Farley Hill
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. We are frequently asked to cater care home visits and community events and fairs, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a hamlet or village like Farley Hill, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Farley Hill?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Farley Hill, people book us for occasions like:
- Care home visits
- Community events and fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
A green space like Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
For event organisers in Farley Hill
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Farley Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Farley Hill questions
Could you trade in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Farley Hill close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Farley Hill?
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. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Farley Hill and across West Berkshire
Bringing the van to Farley Hill
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. Around Farley Hill, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Eligius, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. For a fundraiser at a school like Farley Hill Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road and Jouldings Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Farley Hill, we cover Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Farley Hill include Bohunt School Wokingham (0.9 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Farley Hill
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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