Reading · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Arborfield Cross
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Arborfield Cross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Team away days
- End-of-project celebrations
- Open days and customer events
Fresh fish and chips in Arborfield Cross
Corporate fish and chip catering in Arborfield Cross, cooked to order
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. Whether it’s team away days and charity days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Rural businesses around Arborfield Cross can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Arborfield Cross?
It does not need a meeting room, a kitchen or a restaurant booking, so it is easy to organise.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Summer staff parties
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Winnersh station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
Common questions in Arborfield Cross
Could you trade in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Arborfield Cross close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about staff who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your site’s list, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Also near Arborfield Cross
Also in Arborfield Cross
Workplace catering around Arborfield Cross
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Anywhere in RG2, we can fry fresh for your staff. Arborfield Cross is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
Arborfield Cross sits roughly 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
Wherever your staff event is in RG2, we can fry fresh for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Within reach you will find South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Arborfield Cross include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Swan Inn (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Staff typically gather round the hatch once service starts. In Arborfield Cross, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your staff
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Arborfield Cross
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Consider a pre-order list
- Send round an allergy question
- Check with facilities where the van can park
After the last group, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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