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Party Fish and Chip Van in Barkham
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Barkham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Birthday parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
Planning an event in Barkham?
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Party fish and chip van in Barkham, fried fresh
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater neighbourhood get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening.
A country party near Barkham is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Barkham
Can the van park in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Barkham from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
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
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barkham?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Barkham and across Wokingham
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Barkham until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Tell us how many children are coming
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Parties in Barkham: homes, halls and local tips
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. For parties in Barkham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Barkham is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Barkham to Reading (about 6 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Wokingham station is about 1.9 miles away. A christening at Church of St James followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
We take the van to parties all over the RG40 and RG41 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a party on streets such as Barkham Road and Barkham Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Barkham we cover include Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Public House And Smithy (within half a mile west)
Also near Barkham
Other occasions in Barkham
Who books party fish and chip van in Barkham?
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
Parks such as Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock 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