Reading · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Dunsden Green, Reading
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Dunsden Green and Reading, frying fresh at your venue.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van for Dunsden Green events
Dunsden Green: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Dunsden Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Dunsden Green?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
Party fish and chip van in Dunsden Green, cooked to order
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. We’re often asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and birthday parties, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Country parties near Dunsden Green suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Hosting a chip van party in Dunsden Green
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. For parties in Dunsden Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 34 places across Reading.
Guests arriving by train should know that Reading station, about 2.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If you had Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. Other places close to Dunsden Green we cover include Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flowing Spring pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Dunsden Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Nearby places to Dunsden Green
What else we do in Dunsden Green
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. At midsummer, it’s light in Dunsden Green until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Dunsden Green?
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like All Saints Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
For event organisers in Dunsden Green
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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