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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lower Caversham, Reading
Bring the chip shop to your event in Lower Caversham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Lower Caversham events
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Caversham, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Typical bookings include fundraisers and village fêtes and summer fairs, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
Around Lower Caversham, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Lower Caversham and across Reading
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Lower Caversham questions
Which station is closest to Lower Caversham?
Reading station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Lower Caversham close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will agree terms.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Lower Caversham events: pitches and permissions
Lower Caversham is about 1 mile south of Caversham, in Reading. For an event in Lower Caversham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Lower Caversham is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John the Baptist, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If your event is in Eldon Square, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Here we cover the RG4 and RG1 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Star Road, Send Road and Mill Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Lower Caversham we cover include Newtown (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north) and Reading (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles west), Shinfield (4 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1 mile south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles north-west) and Kendrick School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.8 miles south)
For event organisers in Lower Caversham
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Lower Caversham. Winter fairs in Lower Caversham are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
Towns and villages near Lower Caversham
Also in Lower Caversham
Perfect for your event in Lower Caversham
It keeps people on site.
In Lower Caversham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- 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