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Fish and chip van hire in RG10
Hosting a party in RG10? We cover Twyford, Charvil and Wargrave and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.
Fish and chip van hire in RG10
Areas within RG10
- Twyford
- Charvil
- Wargrave
- Ruscombe
- Hurst
- Knowl Hill
- Waltham St Lawrence
- Warren Row
- Cockpole Green
- Hare Hatch
- Kiln Green
- The Holt
- Whistley Green
- Hungerford
- Shurlock Row
- Bowsey Hill
- Wokingham
- Woodley
- Winnersh
- Shottesbrooke
Events we cater in RG10
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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How fish and chip van hire works in RG10
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. On the menu are curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and work Christmas parties.
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
What it costs in RG10
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Twyford
We park up for events around Church of St Mary, Loddon Nature Reserve and The Golden Cross pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west), The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west) and Polehampton Church of England Infant School (under half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Twyford itself: Twyford station. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles north). Green spaces within easy reach include South Lake and Alder Moors.
Chip van hire across RG10
From Woodley, Winnersh and Twyford to 14 villages and hamlets, bookings across RG10 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Twyford: PTAs at schools such as Polehampton Church of England Infant School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. A green space like Loddon Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Light matters for evening service: around Twyford, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Service time
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Why a fish and chip van works
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
In RG10 and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff thank-you lunches
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Common questions in RG10
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
- 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