Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Waltham St Lawrence 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 Waltham St Lawrence.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Waltham St Lawrence
Fish and chip van hire in Waltham St Lawrence, cooked to order
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Whether it is evening wedding food and staff thank-you lunches, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Waltham St Lawrence, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- We cover Waltham St Lawrence and the whole of Wokingham
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your event in Waltham St Lawrence
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and celebrations of life
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Places near Waltham St Lawrence
What else we do in Waltham St Lawrence
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Confirm allergies by email
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tell people when the van opens.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Waltham St Lawrence? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
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.
Fish and chip van hire around Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. People in Waltham St Lawrence book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Waltham St Lawrence is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Lawrence, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Historic houses near Waltham St Lawrence include Harleyford Manor (4.7 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Waltham St Lawrence we cover include Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Waltham St Lawrence include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Planning an evening event in Waltham St Lawrence? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Waltham St Lawrence
Do you come out to small places like Waltham St Lawrence?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Waltham St Lawrence?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Waltham St Lawrence.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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