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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Fords Farm events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Fords Farm.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
Book the van in Fords Farm
Community events around Fords Farm
Fords Farm is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. From the centre of Fords Farm to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
For anyone arriving by train, Reading Green Park station, about 1.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like St Matthew's? A chip van draws people in.
Anywhere in RG30 and RG31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Low Lane, Mill Lane and Bath Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Fords Farm, we also cover Horncastle (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile west) and Calcot (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Fords Farm include Prospect School (0.5 miles north-east) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cunning Man pub (0.6 miles south)
Fish and chip van for events in Fords Farm, cooked to order
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater festivals and sports days.
For events in a place like Fords Farm, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
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Also in Fords Farm
Where the van can park in Fords Farm
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Information about power and water
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Fords Farm
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Perfect for your event in Fords Farm
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
School fairs, for a school like Kennet Valley Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
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.
Common questions in Fords Farm
Can you come to a school fair in Fords Farm?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Fords Farm?
Reading Green Park station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer fêtes in Fords Farm have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Fords Farm? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Reading, including Fords Farm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
- 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