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Party Fish and Chip Van for Crowthorne events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Crowthorne and Wokingham, cooking to order on site.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Crowthorne?
Party fish and chip van in Crowthorne, cooked to order
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and leaving parties, with haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Garden parties are a favourite in Crowthorne, and a hall or club works if the drive is small. We just need a level spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Party venues around Crowthorne
Crowthorne is about 3 miles south-west of Bracknell, in Wokingham. Parties in Crowthorne are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Crowthorne is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Crowthorne station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station. A christening at Crowthorne Methodist Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
We cover parties in every part of the RG45 and RG40 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a party on streets such as Church Road East, Church Road West and High Street, wherever the van can park. Crowthorne sits on or near the A321 and B3348, so getting the van to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Owlsmoor (1 mile south-east), Home Farm (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (2 miles north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Hanworth (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (9 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-west), Woodley (7 miles north-west), Earley (7 miles north-west), Lower Earley (6 miles north-west) and Winnersh (5 miles north-west). Crowthorne is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Crowthorne include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Local schools include King Edward VI Aston School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Prince pub (within half a mile south-east)
Places near Crowthorne
Other occasions in Crowthorne
Who books party fish and chip van in Crowthorne?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Crowthorne:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
If you had Edgbarrow Woods in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- A photo of the parking spot helps
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A few lights around the van look great.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Crowthorne
- A clear quote before booking
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
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.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Crowthorne stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Crowthorne
How far is Crowthorne from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Crowthorne Methodist Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Wokingham. See all areas.
- 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