Wokingham · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Wokingham
Planning a fish and chip van in Wokingham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Company team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire in Wokingham
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Fish and chip van hire in Wokingham, fried fresh
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We are frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and milestone birthday parties, with curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Busy roads and town-centre parking are the main things to plan for an event in Wokingham; the cooking itself happens in the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
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What else we do in Wokingham
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Count children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wokingham?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
FAQs for Wokingham
Which station is closest to Wokingham?
Wokingham has its own station: Wokingham station.
How far is Wokingham from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Wokingham. See all areas.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What affects the price in Wokingham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In Wokingham, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Wokingham? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a chip van in Wokingham
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London, in Wokingham. For events in Wokingham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Wokingham. We take the van to all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Coming by train? Wokingham station serves Wokingham directly. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Walter Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10, we can bring the van to you. From Station Road, Market Square and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Wokingham sits on or near the A321 and A329, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (within half a mile east). The countryside around Wokingham includes Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Wokingham include The Holt School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Crispin's School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Station Tap (under half a mile east)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Wokingham
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Paul, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- 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