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Party Fish and Chip Van in Caversham Park Village
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Caversham Park Village and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Retirement parties
Party fish and chip van in Caversham Park Village
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Caversham Park Village
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. For big birthdays and family parties with children, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
For a party in Caversham Park Village, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll do the rest. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Where the van can park in Caversham Park Village
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
Common questions in Caversham Park Village
How far is Caversham Park Village from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Do you come to Caversham Park Village?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Caversham Park Village and across Reading. Send us your date to check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Put the menu up by the van.
Occasions we serve in Caversham Park Village
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It is also a bit of fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties
Among the historic houses close to Caversham Park Village are Mapledurham House (3.6 miles west) and Greys Court (4.3 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Hosting a chip van party in Caversham Park Village
Caversham Park Village is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Around Caversham Park Village, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church like All Saints Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Parties anywhere in RG4 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Foxhill Lane, Lowfield Road and Newton Avenue, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve parties in Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Emmer Green (1 mile west), Caversham (1 mile south-west), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Play Hatch (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham Park Village include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1 mile west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.5 miles west)
What affects the price in Caversham Park Village
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At midsummer, it is light in Caversham Park Village until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Caversham Park Village? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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