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Party Fish and Chip Van for Cray's Pond events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Cray's Pond. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
A chip van near Cray's Pond
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Cray's Pond
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. We’re often asked to cater retirement parties and family celebrations after a christening, serving pie and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Country parties near Cray's Pond suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Cray's Pond (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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 typically simpler.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Show us where the van would go
After service, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, 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 book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Cray's Pond
Other occasions in Cray's Pond
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Cray's Pond, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your party
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Cray's Pond, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Occasions we serve in Cray's Pond
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Family parties with children
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Engagement parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Leonard, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Cray's Pond parties: what to know
Cray's Pond is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. In and around Cray's Pond, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Cray's Pond is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cray's Pond to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 2.1 miles west. Within reach of Cray's Pond are historic houses such as Basildon Park (2.2 miles south-west) and Mapledurham House (3.3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cray's Pond, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Crays Pond Close, Garton End and Goring Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Cray's Pond sits on or near the B4526, which makes travel to your party easy. If your venue is just outside Cray's Pond, we also cover Woodcote (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch Hill (1 mile south), Hook End (2 miles east), Checkendon (3 miles north-east) and Cane End (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Benson (7 miles north) and Chinnor (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Cray's Pond includes Hartslock.
- Schools near Cray's Pond include Woodcote Primary School (1.1 miles north-east) and Langtree School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Lion pub (within half a mile east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Cray's Pond: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Leonard: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Cray's Pond from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cray's Pond.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
- 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