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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Whitley events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Whitley.
- Sports club events and race days
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports days
A chip van near Whitley
About our fish and chip van for events in Whitley
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include church fêtes and horse and dog shows, with curry sauce, cod and chips and chips.
In Whitley, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Where the van can park in Whitley
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Whitley
It keeps people on site.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Sports club events and race days
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Summer fairs
An event in Pearman's Copse means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Whitley
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. Give us the address of your event in Whitley, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Agnes, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre.
Anywhere in RG2, RG1 and RG19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Whitley we cover include Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Whitley includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Whitley include Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile north-west) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include World Turned Upside Down pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east)
Whitley: your questions answered
How far is Whitley from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Whitley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Whitley.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Whitley
- Bookings across Reading, including Whitley
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Give us an idea of numbers
We set up before visitors arrive.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. December events in Whitley lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What affects the price in Whitley
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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