West Berkshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Burghfield Common
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team makes the food a highlight of your staff event in Burghfield Common.
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Summer team days
- End-of-project celebrations
Book the van in Burghfield Common
Workplace catering around Burghfield Common
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Burghfield Common is well within our area, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Mortimer station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.4 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to staff events in Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Burghfield Common has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burghfield Common include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (less than half a mile west) and The Willink School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-west)
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Burghfield Common
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we’ll confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. Whether it’s fish Friday treats and end-of-project celebrations, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For businesses around Burghfield Common, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Tell us about the site and access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Lunchtime staff treats in Burghfield Common are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Burghfield Common
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your staff
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Burghfield Common
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Burghfield Common questions
What’s the nearest station to Burghfield Common?
Mortimer station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Burghfield Common close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How does payment work for businesses?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you work around shifts?
Tell us the shift and break times and we will plan service around them.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Burghfield Common?
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
Whatever the occasion in Burghfield Common, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Lunch for site crews
- Charity days
- A monthly Fish Friday
Burghfield Common sits roughly 42 miles from central London, well within our area.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
- Consider a pre-order list
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Burghfield Common
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How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Burghfield Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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