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Fish and chip van for parties in Waltham St Lawrence, Wokingham
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Waltham St Lawrence and Wokingham, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
Book the van in Waltham St Lawrence
Party fish and chip van for your party in Waltham St Lawrence
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. We serve gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater naming days and christenings and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a small place like Waltham St Lawrence, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Waltham St Lawrence?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why Waltham St Lawrence hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Waltham St Lawrence and the whole of Wokingham
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Waltham St Lawrence
Other occasions in Waltham St Lawrence
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting a chip van party in Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Give us the address of your party in Waltham St Lawrence, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Waltham St Lawrence is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Waltham St Lawrence to Reading (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Twyford station, about 2.6 miles west, is the nearest station. A christening at Church of St Lawrence followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
We take the van to parties all over the RG10 postcode area. From The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to parties in Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. For a late-May party in Waltham St Lawrence, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Waltham St Lawrence? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Who books party fish and chip van in Waltham St Lawrence?
It’s a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Waltham St Lawrence and Wokingham:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
Among the historic houses close to Waltham St Lawrence are Harleyford Manor (4.7 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Waltham St Lawrence questions
Which station is closest to Waltham St Lawrence?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Waltham St Lawrence?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Give us separate numbers for children
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
- 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