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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Burghfield Bridge
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Burghfield Bridge.
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Lunch for site crews
- Summer staff parties
Corporate fish and chip catering for Burghfield Bridge events
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Burghfield Bridge
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. There’s no room to book and no kitchen needed, and people still talk about it the following week. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater thank-you lunches for the team and summer staff parties.
Near Burghfield Bridge, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer events after work in Burghfield Bridge have light until about 9:25pm; in late May it’s about 8:55pm.
- Contact us 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
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’s fried on the spot.
Perfect for your staff event in Burghfield Bridge
It suits shift teams, because service can be planned in waves.
These are some of the bookings we take in Burghfield Bridge and Reading:
- Retirement send-offs
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Workplace fundraising days
- End-of-project celebrations
Historic houses near Burghfield Bridge include Mapledurham House (3.8 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Burghfield Bridge
Do you come out to small places like Burghfield Bridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Burghfield Bridge?
Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you invoice the company?
We’ll explain how it works when we quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Staff will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Workplace catering around Burghfield Bridge
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Burghfield Bridge. We take the van to 34 places in Reading.
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east. Central London is about 40 miles from Burghfield Bridge, and we cover it as standard.
Anywhere in RG30, we can fry fresh for your staff. Streets in the area include Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For staff events just outside Burghfield Bridge, we cover Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Local schools include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cunning Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your staff event.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Reading, including Burghfield Bridge
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Nearby places to Burghfield Bridge
More for events in Burghfield Bridge
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us break and shift times
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic in the car park or yard.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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