Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shurlock Row events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Shurlock Row.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Shurlock Row
Questions from Shurlock Row
Do you come out to small places like Shurlock Row?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Shurlock Row?
Twyford station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
About our fish and chip van hire in Shurlock Row
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We’re often asked to cater milestone birthday parties and fish and chip days at care homes, with gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Somewhere like Shurlock Row, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Wokingham, including Shurlock Row
Shurlock Row: venues, parking and local tips
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Shurlock Row is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shurlock Row is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre.
We cover events in every part of RG10. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find South Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Shurlock Row
More for events in Shurlock Row
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Who books fish and chip van hire in Shurlock Row?
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
In Shurlock Row and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Festive get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
PTAs at schools such as Waltham St Lawrence 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
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Shurlock Row, 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.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
- 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