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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Shiplake Cross
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Shiplake Cross.
- Sports club events and race days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
A chip van near Shiplake Cross
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Shiplake Cross
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. Typical bookings include feeding event crew and fish and chip supper nights, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
Rural events near Shiplake Cross can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Shiplake Cross: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Shiplake Cross?
Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Shiplake Cross close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch with the details.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Shiplake Cross. Summer events in Shiplake Cross have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shiplake Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Community events around Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Shiplake Cross come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Shiplake Cross is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
A school like Shiplake Church of England School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in.
Events anywhere in RG9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your event is on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). The countryside around Shiplake Cross includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Shiplake Cross include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Occasions we serve in Shiplake Cross
It suits almost every visitor.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Shiplake Cross book the van for events such as:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
- School summer fairs
For anyone arriving by train, Shiplake station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Settle the pitch terms early
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
- 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