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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Shinfield
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team makes the food a highlight of your staff event in Shinfield.
- End-of-project celebrations
- Leaving dos
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Corporate fish and chip catering for Shinfield events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Shinfield, cooked to order
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because it is familiar and filling. For team away days and retirement send-offs, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Teams near Shinfield frequently go for a lunch in the yard or car park. Tell us about the site and access. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Occasions we serve in Shinfield
It gets people out of their usual groups and talking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shinfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Open days and customer events
- Project milestones
- Staff appreciation days
Commuters will know that Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
Places near Shinfield
Other occasions in Shinfield
Workplace catering around Shinfield
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Shinfield is well within our area, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Shinfield is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we bring the van.
Central London is about 37 miles from Shinfield, and we cover it as standard. Historic houses near Shinfield include Stratfield Saye House (4.5 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles.
We take the van to staff events all over RG2 and the streets around it. Local streets include Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Shinfield has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shinfield include Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shinfield include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bell & Bottle pub (within half a mile south-east)
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- 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 before you book.
On the menu in Shinfield
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
Shinfield questions
How far is Shinfield from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac staff and we will explain the options before you book.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Reading included. Find your area.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. After-work summer events in Shinfield have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or RG2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shinfield?
Taking the team out for a meal means booking, travel and time away from site. The van brings lunch to the team. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Shinfield hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for staff to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See how we price and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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