Wokingham · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Coley Park
Party fish and chip van in Coley Park: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Children’s parties
- Big birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Fresh fish and chips in Coley Park
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your party. A summer party in Coley Park stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Coley Park, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Party fish and chip van in Coley Park, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and christenings and naming days.
Around Coley Park, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Coley Park questions
Could you trade in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Coley Park?
The closest is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Coley Park
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Also near Coley Park
Also in Coley Park
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Party venues around Coley Park
Coley Park is about 1 mile south-west of Reading, in Wokingham. Tell us where your party in Coley Park will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as Eldon Square normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. For party guests on the train, Reading West station is about 0.7 miles away.
Anywhere in RG1, RG30 and RG2, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hay Road, Shaw Road and Field Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A4, Coley Park is easy for us to reach. For parties just outside Coley Park, we cover Reading (1 mile north-east), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Green Park (1 mile south), Whitley (2 miles south-east) and Newtown (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Wokingham (6 miles east), Woodley (4 miles east), Crowthorne (10 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (5 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Coley Park includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Coley Park include The WREN School (0.6 miles west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Foresters Arms (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.8 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coley Park? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
- 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