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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Shiplake Cross
Fish and chip van hire in Shiplake Cross: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Shiplake Cross
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Shiplake Cross
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Whether it’s birthday celebrations and work Christmas parties, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Somewhere like Shiplake Cross, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
FAQs for Shiplake Cross
Is Shiplake Cross close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you come to Shiplake Cross?
We do. Shiplake Cross is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Shiplake Cross?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever the occasion in Shiplake Cross, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Summer garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Late September evenings in Shiplake Cross lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A fish and chip van in Shiplake Cross: local details
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shiplake Cross as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Shiplake Church of England School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by rail, Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your event is in RG9, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Shiplake Cross, we cover 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Open spaces near Shiplake Cross include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Count children separately
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
A short menu keeps service quick.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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