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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Littlestead Green, Reading
Fish and chip van for events in Littlestead Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
Book the van in Littlestead Green
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
About our fish and chip van for events in Littlestead Green
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it’s food for volunteers and village fêtes and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
At a field event near Littlestead Green, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Littlestead Green
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. People in Littlestead Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 34 places across Reading.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Martin's Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. An event in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Row Lane and Foxhill Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Littlestead Green, we cover Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or RG4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Littlestead Green
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
FAQs for Littlestead Green
How far is Littlestead Green from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Perfect for your event in Littlestead Green
It keeps people on site for longer.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Littlestead Green:
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Reading station is about 2.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. December events in Littlestead Green lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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- 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