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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chazey Heath events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Chazey Heath. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Chazey Heath
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share pitch details
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Fish and chip van for events in Chazey Heath, cooked to order
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. Whether it is village fêtes and community open days, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Chazey Heath, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Places near Chazey Heath
Other occasions in Chazey Heath
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For event organisers in Chazey Heath
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Chazey Heath questions
Is Chazey Heath close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Chazey Heath?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Chazey Heath, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Chazey Heath?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Club open days
If visitors are coming by train, Tilehurst station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Chazey Heath
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Community events around Chazey Heath
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Tell us where your event in Chazey Heath will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve 34 places across Reading.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van.
Anywhere in RG4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Chazey Heath includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Pack Saddle pub (within half a mile south)
- 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