Wokingham · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Hare Hatch events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Hare Hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Hare Hatch?
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Party fish and chip van in Hare Hatch, fried fresh
For children, there is sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. Typical bookings include street parties and leaving parties, with gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Country parties near Hare Hatch suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hare Hatch?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- We cover Hare Hatch and the whole of Wokingham
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Also near Hare Hatch
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Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Common questions in Hare Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Hare Hatch?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cover Hare Hatch?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hare Hatch and the rest of Wokingham. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Hare Hatch?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Hare Hatch until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Hare Hatch: homes, halls and local tips
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Wherever your party is in the RG10 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (4.3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. If the day starts at Church of St James, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area. Local streets include Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hare Hatch we cover include The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Hare Hatch includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (under half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Hare Hatch
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hare Hatch? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Mention the van to neighbours
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Where the van can park in Hare Hatch
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- 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