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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Finchampstead events
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Finchampstead? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- Retirement send-offs
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Thank-you lunches for the team
Corporate fish and chip catering in Finchampstead
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. A lunch-break van visit in Finchampstead is always in daylight, but later events need lighting: it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Finchampstead, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Finchampstead
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so each group can eat within its break. Typical bookings include workplace fundraising days and open days, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Finchampstead, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Tell us about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Finchampstead for staff days and team lunches
Finchampstead is about 2 miles north-west of Yateley, in Wokingham. People in Finchampstead book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 34 miles from Finchampstead, well within our area.
For staff events in RG40, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many staff. Streets in the area include The Village, Manor Barns Lane and Longwater Lane, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to staff events in Eversley Centre (1 mile south-west), Eversley Cross (1 mile south), California (1 mile north-west), Eversley (1 mile west) and Lower Common (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (8 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north), Woodley (7 miles north), Earley (6 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Pinewood Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Yateley School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Oak pub (0.5 miles north)
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Finchampstead?
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates, from the boardroom to the loading bay.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Finchampstead and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- End-of-project celebrations
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Crowthorne station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Finchampstead
Also in Finchampstead
Why choose a fish and chip van in Finchampstead?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Finchampstead and across Wokingham
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Common questions in Finchampstead
Can the van park in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Finchampstead?
The closest is Crowthorne station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options.
Do you cover Finchampstead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Finchampstead and the rest of Wokingham. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What about staff who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can 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