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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tokers Green events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Tokers Green and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip van hire for Tokers Green events
Where the van can park in Tokers Green
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
How our fish and chip van hire works in Tokers Green
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and gatherings after a funeral.
In a small place like Tokers Green, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Around midsummer it stays light in Tokers Green until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Questions from Tokers Green
Do you come out to small places like Tokers Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Tokers Green close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll plan it with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning a chip van in Tokers Green
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tokers Green and the surrounding area. We cover 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (1.9 miles west) and Greys Court (3.9 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
We cover events in every part of the RG4 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Tokers Green we cover include Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Tokers Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near Tokers Green
Other occasions in Tokers Green
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Tokers Green?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
In Tokers Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Community events and fairs
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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