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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Kidmore End
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Kidmore End.
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in Kidmore End
Where the van can park in Kidmore End
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Fish and chip van for events in Kidmore End, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater school summer fairs and crew and volunteer catering.
At a fête or show near Kidmore End, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Kidmore End?
Hot food keeps families around.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- Sports club events and race days
PTAs at schools such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Winter fairs in Kidmore End are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Kidmore End
More for events in Kidmore End
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. 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.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Kidmore End
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Questions from Kidmore End
Is Kidmore End too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Kidmore End from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Event catering near Kidmore End
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Events in Kidmore End are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 34 places in Reading.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Tilehurst station, about 2.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We take the van to events all over the RG4 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Kidmore End include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Schools near Kidmore End include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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