Reading · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Play Hatch
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Play Hatch? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fish Friday treats
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Lunch for site crews
Planning an event in Play Hatch?
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Play Hatch
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: fish, sausages, pies and chips, with the classic sides. Typical bookings include a monthly Fish Friday and open days, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
At country workplaces around Play Hatch, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Play Hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your staff already know
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your staff
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Play Hatch
What else we do in Play Hatch
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes in the car park or yard.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Play Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Play Hatch?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Play Hatch?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What paperwork do you provide?
Sites vary, so send us the list and we will confirm what we can provide.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for staff.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes, it is a great draw. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
Play Hatch for staff days and team lunches
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Play Hatch or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Play Hatch is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Play Hatch are Mapledurham House (4.4 miles west) and Greys Court (4.6 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Anywhere in RG4, we can bring the van to you. From Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to staff events in Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reading Blue Coat School (1 mile south-east) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shoulder of Mutton pub (within half a mile south-west)
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Summer events after work in Play Hatch have light until about 9:25pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Play Hatch? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Play Hatch
It is memorable, which is the point of a thank-you.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Summer team days
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Retirement send-offs
- Staff thank-you lunches
Play Hatch is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your staff instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What affects the price in Play Hatch
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use 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