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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Gallowstree Common events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your team in Gallowstree Common.
- Leaving dos
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Celebrating a big win
Book the van in Gallowstree Common
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your staff event. A lunch-break van visit in Gallowstree Common is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 3:55pm in December or 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us the date, the site, rough numbers and your break times.
- We check access and send a quote, with anything your site needs from us.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate fish and chip catering in Gallowstree Common, fried fresh
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. There is no room to book and no kitchen needed, and it gets people talking. Typical bookings include warehouse, depot and site teams and staff appreciation days, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Gallowstree Common, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Consider a pre-order list
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send round an allergy question
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Put bins near the hatch.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
For event organisers in Gallowstree Common
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
What affects the price in Gallowstree Common
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Nearby places to Gallowstree Common
More for events in Gallowstree Common
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. A van comes to you. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Gallowstree Common
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Gallowstree Common and the whole of Reading
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books corporate fish and chip catering in Gallowstree Common?
It works across shifts, with service timed to each break.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Gallowstree Common book the van for events such as:
- Leaving dos
- Charity days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Staff appreciation days
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Staff lunches in Gallowstree Common: access and travel
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Give us the address of your staff event in Gallowstree Common, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Gallowstree Common is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Within reach of Gallowstree Common are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (2.6 miles south-west) and Greys Court (2.8 miles north-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Gallowstree Common is about 39 miles from central London.
Wherever your staff event is in RG4, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a staff event at a home on Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For staff events just outside Gallowstree Common, we cover Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Gallowstree Common includes Hartslock.
- Schools near Gallowstree Common include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Reformation pub (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in Gallowstree Common
Is Gallowstree Common too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Gallowstree Common?
Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you work around shifts?
Tell us the shift and break times and we will plan service around them.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
- 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