Wokingham · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in California, Wokingham
Corporate fish and chip catering in California: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Customer days
Fresh fish and chips in California
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in California
We park in your car park, yard or forecourt, so staff don’t have to go anywhere. Whether it’s friday lunch treats and end-of-project celebrations, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near California, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a chip van a real treat. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
What affects the price in California
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Lunchtime bookings in California are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:55pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in California? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Staff lunches in California: access and travel
California is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Anywhere in RG40, we can fry fresh for your staff. California is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. Our bookings stretch from California to Reading (about 7 miles away).
California sits roughly 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
Here we cover the RG40 postcode area. From Warren Lane, White Horse Lane and Fernbank or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to California we cover include Arborfield Garrison (1 mile west), Finchampstead (1 mile south-east), Barkham (1 mile north), Langley Common (1 mile north-west) and Eversley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (7 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-east), Woodley (5 miles north), Earley (5 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Horseshoe Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Oak pub (0.7 miles south-east)
California: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like California?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do customer events and open days?
We do. Visitors love it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you cover California?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and California is within our area and the rest of Wokingham. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
That is up to your site, but a car park or yard is usually ideal.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your staff
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
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
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask facilities about access
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Make it a regular thing: monthly or quarterly.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Places near California
What else we do in California
A chip van compared with other options
Corporate buffets are usually cold. A chip van serves hot food fresh from the fryer. 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.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your staff already know
- 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