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Fish and chip van for parties in Arborfield Garrison, Reading
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Arborfield Garrison.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van for Arborfield Garrison events
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Party fish and chip van in Arborfield Garrison, cooked to order
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
Around Arborfield Garrison, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. Timings are planned around your party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Show us where the van would go
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Organising for someone else?
If you are 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.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. A summer party in Arborfield Garrison stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Arborfield Garrison: your questions answered
How far is Arborfield Garrison from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Arborfield Garrison?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Arborfield Garrison is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Arborfield Garrison?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Arborfield Garrison parties: what to know
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Arborfield Garrison. Arborfield Garrison is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Thinking of using Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
We serve parties across the RG2 and RG40 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to parties in Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Arborfield Garrison has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Arborfield Garrison include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Arborfield Garrison include Farley Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bramshill Hunt pub (within half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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