Bracknell Forest · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Great Hollands events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Great Hollands.
- Birthday celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
Fish and chip van hire in Great Hollands
About our fish and chip van hire in Great Hollands
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and christmas parties, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a place the size of Great Hollands, your own drive is often the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Great Hollands (RG12, RG40)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Towns and villages near Great Hollands
More for events in Great Hollands
Common questions in Great Hollands
Can you serve after a service at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Great Hollands?
Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Evenings in Great Hollands 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Great Hollands
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fish and chip days at care homes
PTAs at schools such as Great Hollands Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
Where the van can park in Great Hollands
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Great Hollands: venues, parking and local tips
Great Hollands is about 1 mile south-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. In and around Great Hollands, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles north-east. After a service at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Anywhere in RG12 and RG40, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Gull Lane, Mill Lane and Cuckoo Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Great Hollands on the A3095, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve events in Hanworth (1 mile south-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile south), Home Farm (1 mile south-west), Birch Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crown Wood (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (4 miles south), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Warfield Park (3 miles north-east) and Owlsmoor (3 miles south). Great Hollands is among the bigger towns we cover in Bracknell Forest, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include Easthampstead Park Community School (0.5 miles west) and The Brakenhale School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Golden Retriever pub (0.9 miles south)
- 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