West Berkshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Beansheaf Farm, West Berkshire
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Beansheaf Farm. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
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Beansheaf Farm: your questions answered
Is Beansheaf Farm close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Calcot Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we’ll explain the options.
Can we pay by invoice?
Tell us what your finance team needs and we’ll explain.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What will facilities need from you?
Tell us what your site needs when you enquire, and we will go through it with you.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Beansheaf Farm, cooked to order
It works for customer events and open days as well: people gather at the van and linger. Typical bookings include summer team days and celebrating a big win, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Work events near Beansheaf Farm might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. A chip van suits all of them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Beansheaf Farm (RG31, RG30)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a team lunch in Beansheaf Farm
Beansheaf Farm is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. For staff events in Beansheaf Farm, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Beansheaf Farm sits roughly 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Historic houses near Beansheaf Farm include Mapledurham House (3.1 miles north). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Wherever your staff event is in RG31 and RG30, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Mill Lane, Curtis Road and Barclay Road; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover staff events in Calcot (1 mile north-west), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile north-east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-east) and Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (3.1 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Beansheaf Farm includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Beansheaf Farm include Little Heath School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Murdochs pub (less than half a mile north)
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
For a thank-you that lands, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Beansheaf Farm
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
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 staff event.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies in advance
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask facilities about access
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Perfect for your staff event in Beansheaf Farm
Companies book a chip van because it’s a treat that suits everyone, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Retirement send-offs
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Customer days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Theale station is about 1.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer events after work in Beansheaf Farm have light until about 9:25pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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