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Fish and chip van for parties in Twyford, Wokingham
Party fish and chip van in Twyford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Twyford
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
About our party fish and chip van in Twyford
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It’s food every generation enjoys. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement parties and family reunions, serving pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
In a place like Twyford, a party at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we will bring everything else. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Twyford is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention the van to neighbours
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Perfect for your party in Twyford
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards, which makes the morning after much easier.
In Twyford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
For party guests on the train, Twyford station serves Twyford directly.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Twyford
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Twyford
What’s the nearest station to Twyford?
Twyford has its own station: Twyford station.
How far is Twyford from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What affects the price in Twyford
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why Twyford hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Twyford and the whole of Wokingham
Party venues around Twyford
Twyford is about 2 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Around Twyford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Twyford is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Thinking of using Loddon Nature Reserve? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Parties anywhere in RG10 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your party is on Station Road, High Street and London Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Twyford we cover include Ruscombe (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east) and Hurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Reading (5 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Schools near Twyford include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Cross pub (within half a mile south)
- 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