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Party Fish and Chip Van in Burghfield Bridge
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Burghfield Bridge and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
Fresh fish and chips in Burghfield Bridge
Party fish and chip van in Burghfield Bridge, fried fresh
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for leaving parties and engagement parties.
Country parties near Burghfield Bridge suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Burghfield Bridge questions
Can the van park in Calcot Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Burghfield Bridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Who books party fish and chip van in Burghfield Bridge?
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Children’s parties
- Engagement parties
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Burghfield Bridge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Towns and villages near Burghfield Bridge
More for events in Burghfield Bridge
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Burghfield Bridge drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Parties in Burghfield Bridge: homes, halls and local tips
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Whether your party is in the middle of Burghfield Bridge or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
A green space like Calcot Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. If the day starts at St Matthew's, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Wherever your party is in RG30, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Burghfield Bridge we cover include Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Burghfield Bridge includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Local schools include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cunning Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Burghfield Bridge
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through 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