West Berkshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Great Lea Common
Corporate fish and chip catering in Great Lea Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Friday lunch treats
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Celebrating a big win
Planning an event in Great Lea Common?
Business events near Great Lea Common
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Great Lea Common come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Great Lea Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.3 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. Great Lea Common is about 39 miles from central London.
Staff events anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van. Other places close to Great Lea Common we cover include Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Ryeish Green School (0.8 miles south-east) and Geoffrey Field Junior School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Great Lea Common
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we’ll confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. For fish Friday treats and charity days, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
For farms and rural sites near Great Lea Common, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Great Lea Common
How far is Great Lea Common from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Great Lea Common?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How much does a fish and chip van for your team cost in Great Lea Common?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van come to Great Lea Common?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Great Lea Common and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you do customer events and open days?
We do. A chip van gives visitors something to queue for and talk about.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your site’s list, and we will go through it with you.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Service time
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your staff
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
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More for events in Great Lea Common
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Staff will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Lunchtime staff treats in Great Lea Common are in daylight all year round, but later events need lighting: it is dark by about 3:55pm in December.
- 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 arrange the van’s spot and arrival with the site.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave the car park tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. 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 Great Lea Common hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask facilities about access
- Consider a pre-order list
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
- 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