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Party Fish and Chip Van in Arborfield Cross
Party fish and chip van in Arborfield Cross: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties
Planning an event in Arborfield Cross?
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
About our party fish and chip van in Arborfield Cross
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. We’re frequently asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and anniversaries and engagement parties, with gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Arborfield Cross, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
For event organisers in Arborfield Cross
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Arborfield Cross questions
Could you trade in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Is Arborfield Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Arborfield Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Arborfield Cross. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Arborfield Cross and the whole of Reading
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
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Where the van can park in Arborfield Cross
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your party in Arborfield Cross. At midsummer, it is light in Arborfield Cross until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Related guides
Party venues around Arborfield Cross
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Arborfield Cross is well within our area, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Winnersh station, about 2.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RG2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Swan Inn (within half a mile north)
- 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