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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Chalkhouse Green
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Chalkhouse Green. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
A chip van near Chalkhouse Green
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Winter fairs in Chalkhouse Green are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Chalkhouse Green
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. For food for volunteers and school summer fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
At a field event near Chalkhouse Green, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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 event.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Chalkhouse Green and across Reading
Chalkhouse Green events: pitches and permissions
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Chalkhouse Green is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Saint Barnabas Emmer Green, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in RG4, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Chalkhouse Green we cover include Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Chalkhouse Green include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Who books fish and chip van for events in Chalkhouse Green?
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
These are some of the bookings we take around Chalkhouse Green:
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
- Country shows
PTAs at schools such as Emmer Green Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Ensure allergen information is available
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Chalkhouse Green: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Chalkhouse Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Chalkhouse Green from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch with the details.
Towns and villages near Chalkhouse Green
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For event organisers in Chalkhouse Green
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chalkhouse Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
- 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