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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Cray's Pond
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Cray's Pond and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
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Fish and chip van for events in Cray's Pond, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for charity fundraisers and community events and school fairs and sports days.
A fête near Cray's Pond might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Cray's Pond (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Events we cater in Cray's Pond
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cray's Pond and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Leonard, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Cray's Pond
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cray's Pond?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Cray's Pond hosts choose us
- Events in Cray's Pond and across Oxfordshire
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Event catering near Cray's Pond
Cray's Pond is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Across the RG8 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as The Oratory Preparatory School often want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, Goring & Streatley station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station. Within about 7 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in RG8, we just need to know where the van can park. From Crays Pond Close, Garton End and Goring Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the B4526, Cray's Pond is easy for us to reach for your event. We also bring the van to events in Woodcote (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch Hill (1 mile south), Hook End (2 miles east), Checkendon (3 miles north-east) and Cane End (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Benson (7 miles north) and Chinnor (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Schools near Cray's Pond include Woodcote Primary School (1.1 miles north-east) and Langtree School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 visitors instead.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Cray's Pond? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer events in Cray's Pond have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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 visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share pitch details
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
FAQs for Cray's Pond
Do you come out to small places like Cray's Pond?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
- 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