Bracknell Forest · England
Fish and chip van hire in Hanworth, Bracknell Forest
We bring a fish and chip van across Hanworth and Bracknell Forest, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Book the van in Hanworth
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in Hanworth, cooked to order
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and Fêtes, fairs and school events, with pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
A place like Hanworth often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Hanworth (RG12, RG40)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Planning a chip van in Hanworth
Hanworth is about 1 mile south of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Hanworth is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hanworth is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hanworth to Reading (10 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Bracknell station, about 1.5 miles north, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like The Pines School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Anywhere in RG12 and RG40, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hanworth Road, Waterham Road and Crowthorne Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For events just outside Hanworth, we cover Birch Hill (1 mile east), Wooden Hill (1 mile west), Great Hollands (1 mile north-west), Home Farm (1 mile west) and Crown Wood (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sandhurst (3 miles south), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east) and College Town (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Pinewood Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Small Arms School Corps Weapons Collection (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Hanworth includes Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Schools near Hanworth include Easthampstead Park Community School (1 mile north-west) and The Brakenhale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Golden Retriever pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Occasions we serve in Hanworth
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Festive get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Hanworth
Can you serve after a service at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's 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.
How far is Hanworth from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
More for events in Hanworth
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. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Hanworth and across Bracknell Forest
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Hanworth
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Hanworth, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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 generally simpler.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- 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