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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Whitley Wood events
Corporate fish and chip catering in Whitley Wood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Summer team days
- Staff thank-you lunches
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For event organisers in Whitley Wood
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Whitley Wood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Whitley Wood
Office teams, drivers and warehouse staff all love it, because it is familiar and filling. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for thank-you lunches for the team and retirement and leaving lunches.
For businesses around Whitley Wood, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Let us know about the site. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Workplace catering around Whitley Wood
Whitley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Earley, in Reading. We cover Whitley Wood as standard, so your staff event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Whitley Wood are Stratfield Saye House (4.9 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for vehicles. Being near the M4 makes Whitley Wood a simple run for the van.
We serve staff events across the RG2, RG7 and RG6 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a staff event at a home on Tidman Road, Church Lane and Spencer Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Whitley Wood sits on or near the M4, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. For staff events just outside Whitley Wood, we cover Whitley (1 mile north), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west), Shinfield (1 mile south-east), Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-west) and Ryeish Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), West Reading (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Whitley Wood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Oracle (2.6 miles north). The countryside around Whitley Wood includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include John Madejski Academy (0.6 miles north) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.8 miles north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Flag any coeliac staff
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Events we cater in Whitley Wood
People remember it, which is the point of a thank-you.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Whitley Wood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrating a big win
- Lunch for site crews
- Summer staff parties
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.9 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Lunchtime staff treats in Whitley Wood are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 3:55pm in December or 7:05pm in late September.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Whitley Wood, and we will check the date and send a price.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger staff and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Whitley Wood and across Reading
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Common questions in Whitley Wood
Could you trade in Pearman's Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Whitley Wood close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you have documents for our site?
Sites vary, so send us the list and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Frequently, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. Facilities will decide the spot.
Do you come to Whitley Wood?
We do. We serve events in Whitley Wood and across Reading. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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Other occasions in Whitley Wood
- 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