Wokingham · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Winnersh
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Winnersh? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
Book the van in Winnersh
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Winnersh drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Party fish and chip van in Winnersh, cooked to order
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties.
In a place like Winnersh, a party at home is normally the easiest option. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we will bring everything else. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Questions from Winnersh
How far is Winnersh from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Winnersh?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we will advise.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Parties in Winnersh: homes, halls and local tips
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. Tell us where your party in Winnersh will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Winnersh is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
A green space like Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. Guests arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Winnersh: Winnersh station.
We take the van to parties all over the RG41 and RG10 postcode area. From Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Winnersh is on the B3030, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Winnersh, we also cover Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Winnersh has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Winnersh includes Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winnersh Primary School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Poachers pub (0.7 miles west)
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
More for events in Winnersh
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Let your neighbours know
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Occasions we serve in Winnersh
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Naming days and christenings
- Get-togethers with old friends
A christening at St Mary the Virgin followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- 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