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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Arborfield, Reading
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Arborfield and the surrounding area.
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
A chip van near Arborfield
Events we cater in Arborfield
We keep cooking in the rain.
These are some of the bookings we take in Arborfield and Reading:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Fundraisers
School fairs, for a school like The Coombes Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Fish and chip van for events in Arborfield, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We are frequently asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and club open days, serving mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Arborfield can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Arborfield
How far is Arborfield from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Arborfield?
Winnersh station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Arborfield?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cover Arborfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Arborfield is within our area and the rest of Reading. For a quote, use our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Arborfield
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
For event organisers in Arborfield
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Nearby places to Arborfield
Other occasions in Arborfield
Community events around Arborfield
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. Events in Arborfield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If visitors are coming by train, Winnersh station is about 2.5 miles away. If your event is in Pearman's Copse, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
This part of Reading takes in RG2, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Arborfield, we cover Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Swan Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Arborfield
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Arborfield? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
When the event closes, we pack up.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer events in Arborfield have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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- 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