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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Kidmore End
Planning a fish and chip van in Kidmore End? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire for Kidmore End events
How our fish and chip van hire works in Kidmore End
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. For birthday celebrations and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips and more.
In a rural place like Kidmore End, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Planning a chip van in Kidmore End
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Kidmore End is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
Within reach of Kidmore End are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (2.3 miles south-west) and Greys Court (3.1 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. Coming by train? Tilehurst station is about 2.9 miles away.
Events anywhere in RG4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Occasions we serve in Kidmore End
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- A short menu helps everyone
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Kidmore End
Is Kidmore End too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Kidmore End
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Nearby places to Kidmore End
Other occasions in Kidmore End
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Kidmore End until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning 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