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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Green Park events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Green Park.
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Green Park
How our fish and chip van for events works in Green Park
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Typical bookings include club open days and music and food festivals, with haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Green Park, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
- Display allergens for each stall
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter fairs in Green Park are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Green Park events: pitches and permissions
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Around Green Park, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover 34 places in Reading.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Paul's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, Reading Green Park station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
We cover events in every part of the RG2, RG30 and RG7 postcode area. Whether your event is on Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Green Park we cover include Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Green Park include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include John Madejski Academy (1.3 miles east)
Green Park questions
What’s the nearest station to Green Park?
Reading Green Park station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Green Park too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Towns and villages near Green Park
Also in Green Park
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Perfect for your event in Green Park
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
These are some of the bookings we take in Green Park and Reading:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
School fairs, for a school like Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- 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