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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Sonning
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Sonning and across Reading.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Work Christmas parties
Book the van in Sonning
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
About our fish and chip van hire in Sonning
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for company team days and fish and chip days at care homes.
In a hamlet or village like Sonning, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Places near Sonning
More for events in Sonning
Who books fish and chip van hire in Sonning?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sonning and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
Parks such as Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
FAQs for Sonning
Can the van park in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Sonning?
Twyford station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Bringing the van to Sonning
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. In and around Sonning, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are travelling by rail, Twyford station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Sonning Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
For events in RG4, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Sonning include the B478 and B4446, so getting the van to your event is simple. For events just outside Sonning, we cover Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Sonning include Reading Blue Coat School (less than half a mile west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bull Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Planning an evening event in Sonning? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Sonning? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, 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