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Fish and chip van for parties in Caversham, Reading
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Caversham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Children’s parties
Party fish and chip van for Caversham events
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. A summer party in Caversham 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.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Caversham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Party fish and chip van in Caversham, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Whether it’s neighbourhood get-togethers and family reunions, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Garden parties are a favourite in Caversham, and a hall or club works if the drive is small. We just need a level spot. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Who books party fish and chip van in Caversham?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it’s ideal for family parties.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Children’s parties
- Engagement parties
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Parties in Caversham: homes, halls and local tips
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Wherever your party is in the RG4 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
A green space like Eldon Square is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Among the historic houses close to Caversham are Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
For parties in RG4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a party on streets such as Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Caversham is on the B3345, which makes the journey straightforward. For parties just outside Caversham, we cover Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Caversham is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Caversham includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Caversham include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (less than half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (under half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Send us a photo of the drive
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Caversham hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Caversham and the whole of Reading
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Places near Caversham
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FAQs for Caversham
What’s the nearest station to Caversham?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Grace Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Caversham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in 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