Wokingham · England
Fish and chip van hire in Winnersh, Wokingham
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Winnersh.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Winnersh
Food your guests will love
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.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
About our fish and chip van hire in Winnersh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. For weddings, especially the evening and visits to care homes and day centres, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
For a place the size of Winnersh, your own drive is frequently the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Bringing the van to Winnersh
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. Tell us where your event in Winnersh will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Winnersh is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
For a fundraiser at a school like The Forest School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Churches such as St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
For events in RG41 and RG10, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Winnersh is on the B3030, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Winnersh, we cover Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Winnersh is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Winnersh include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Local schools include Winnersh Primary School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Poachers pub (0.7 miles west)
Events we cater in Winnersh
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Winnersh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Company team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
For guests coming by train, Winnersh station is in Winnersh itself.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Organising for someone else?
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Winnersh? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What affects the price in Winnersh
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Other occasions in Winnersh
Where the van can park in Winnersh
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Winnersh
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Winnersh and the whole of Wokingham
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Winnersh: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Winnersh?
Winnersh has its own station: Winnersh station.
Could you trade in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Evenings in Winnersh stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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, use our quote form.
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