England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Reading
Fish and chip van hire in all 34 towns and villages of Reading, with fish and chips cooked on the day, at the time you choose.
Fish and Chip Van Hire across Reading
Towns we cover in Reading
Mobile fish and chip van hire, with fish and chips fried fresh at your event. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.
Largest places
Our fish and chip van hire in Reading
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. We serve curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and weddings, especially the evening.
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Pricing in Reading
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why hosts in Reading choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events across Reading
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What’s near Caversham
Bookings here are frequently close to Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, among other places. Also close by are The Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), Grace Church (less than half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Green spaces within easy reach include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Chip van hire across Reading
There are 3 towns and 18 villages and hamlets in Reading, so whether your event is in Caversham, Norcot and West Reading or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Caversham: If guests are travelling by rail, Reading station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. In Caversham, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
For event organisers in Reading
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Reading? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why a fish and chip van works
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Reading
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Reading.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
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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