England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Reading
We take the van to 34 towns and villages in Reading for corporate fish and chip catering, with everything fried fresh on the day.
Book the van in Reading
Where we cater in Reading
A fish and chip van for staff lunches, team days, open days and client events. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or ask us for a quote.
Biggest towns in Reading
About corporate fish and chip catering in Reading
We plan service around your breaks and shifts, so nobody misses out. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for charity days and project milestones.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your staff can wander over to the hatch once service starts.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Cost
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why hosts in Reading choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Reading and the whole of Reading
- A van that becomes part of the event
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Reading, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Landmarks near Caversham
You will find the van serving near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, among other places. Also close by are The Hill Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Grace Church (within half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Team days across Reading
Workplaces across Reading are frequently in Caversham, Norcot and West Reading, at offices, business parks, depots and warehouses, with rural businesses further out. We agree access and timings with the site.
Caversham: For staff and visitors coming by train, Reading station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic houses near Caversham include Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. For an end-of-day event in Caversham, summer gives you light until about 9:25pm; in late May it’s about 8:55pm.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Takeaway run or book a 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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Events we cater in Reading
It is memorable, which is the point of a thank-you.
In Reading and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Friday lunch treats
- Open days
- Workplace fundraising days
- Team away days
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Confirm allergies by email
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Reading? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Reading
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your staff event and we will send a quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you serve visitors at events?
We do. Visitors love it.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
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- 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