Reading · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Pingewood, Reading
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your team in Pingewood and the surrounding area.
- Friday lunch treats
- Charity days
- Summer staff parties
Book the van in Pingewood
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Pingewood
Food is fried to order, so it is hot whether you are first or last in the queue. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for lunch for site crews and open days and customer events.
Rural businesses around Pingewood can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so we’re ready when the first group comes out.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
A meal out takes everyone off site. The van brings lunch to the team. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Pingewood hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Pingewood and across Reading
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Pingewood?
People mix in the queue.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Pingewood book the van for events such as:
- Staff appreciation days
- Fish Friday treats
- Customer days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
Central London is about 40 miles from Pingewood.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer events after work in Pingewood have light until about 9:25pm; in late May it is about 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Pingewood: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Pingewood?
Reading Green Park station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
How far is Pingewood from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Reading included. See all areas.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van come to Pingewood?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Pingewood and across Reading. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Business events near Pingewood
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Pingewood or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
Within reach of Pingewood are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (4.7 miles north) and Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles. Commuters will know that the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre.
This part of Reading takes in RG30. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Pingewood include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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.
Towns and villages near Pingewood
More for events in Pingewood
Where the van can park in Pingewood
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- 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