West Berkshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Crookham, West Berkshire
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 Crookham.
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement send-offs
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Book the van in Crookham
Corporate fish and chip catering in Crookham, fried fresh
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: the classics, done properly. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater friday lunch treats and leaving dos.
For farms and rural sites near Crookham, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For event organisers in Crookham
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crookham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Crookham
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Find out what documents the site needs
Send a message round when the van opens.
A gazebo near the hatch helps on wet days.
Places near Crookham
More for events in Crookham
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Crookham, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need a lit spot for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Office caterers bring cold buffets. A van serves hot food to order. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Crookham hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Crookham and the whole of West Berkshire
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Crookham
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Workplace fundraising days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Retirement send-offs
- Project milestones
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (5 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planning a team lunch in Crookham
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Crookham 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. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Commuters will know that Thatcham station is about 1.6 miles away. Crookham sits roughly 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Staff events anywhere in RG7 and RG19 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to staff events in Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Travellers Friend pub (0.5 miles west)
Crookham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Crookham?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Crookham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you invoice the company?
We will talk you through booking and payment for businesses.
Do you have documents for our site?
Sites vary, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Do you work around shifts?
Yes, with the shift pattern in advance. We will plan it with you.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
- 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