Reading · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Chalkhouse Green, Reading
Looking for a fish and chip van for your team in Chalkhouse Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- Team away days
- Retirement send-offs
- Charity and fundraising days at work
A chip van near Chalkhouse Green
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:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your staff
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Chalkhouse Green
The van parks in the car park or yard, so nobody has to leave site. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for charity days and a monthly Fish Friday.
Near Chalkhouse Green, workplaces can be far from shops, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Chalkhouse Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Business events near Chalkhouse Green
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Give us the address of your staff event in Chalkhouse Green, and we will plan access and set-up. Chalkhouse Green is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.6 miles west) and Greys Court (3.5 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. For colleagues arriving by train, Reading station is about 2.6 miles away.
For staff events in RG4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to staff events in Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A meal out takes everyone off site. The van brings lunch to the team. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Chalkhouse Green hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For a staff lunch in Chalkhouse Green, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening events need a lit spot. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Chalkhouse Green
People remember it, which is the point of a thank-you.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fish Friday treats
- Workplace fundraising days
- Celebrating a big win
- Open days
Central London is about 38 miles from Chalkhouse Green.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Consider a pre-order list
- Give us break and shift times
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Check with facilities where the van can park
For shift teams, we serve in waves, as agreed in advance.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
FAQs for Chalkhouse Green
Is Chalkhouse Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Chalkhouse Green?
Reading station, about 2.6 miles south of the centre.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you invoice the company?
We will explain how it works when we quote.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
- 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