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Fish and Chip Van for Events for West Reading events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in West Reading.
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in West Reading
West Reading questions
What’s the nearest station to West Reading?
Reading West station, in West Reading itself.
Is West Reading close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How our fish and chip van for events works in West Reading
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Typical bookings include community festivals and feeding event crew, with mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In West Reading, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
- What’s available on the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. For an evening event in West Reading, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. There’s 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in West Reading
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Running an event in West Reading
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. Tell us where your event in West Reading will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. West Reading is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
PTAs at schools such as Battle School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mark? A chip van draws people in.
Anywhere in RG30, RG1 and RG31, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A4, West Reading is simple for us to get to. Other places close to West Reading we cover include Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Reading, West Reading has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (under half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). The countryside around West Reading includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose And Thistle Public House (less than half a mile east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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