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Party Fish and Chip Van in Emmer Green
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Emmer Green.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Retirement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Emmer Green
Questions from Emmer Green
How far is Emmer Green from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Emmer Green?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Party fish and chip van in Emmer Green, fried fresh
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. We are often asked to cater get-togethers with old friends and garden get-togethers, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a party in Emmer Green, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll bring everything else. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Emmer Green, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Emmer Green parties: what to know
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Emmer Green. We cover 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Emmer Green are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (3.2 miles west) and Greys Court (4.3 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. After a christening at a church like St Barnabas Church Hall, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Emmer Green we cover include Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Perfect for your party in Emmer Green
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
Whatever the occasion in Emmer Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
For party guests on the train, Reading station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Flag any coeliac guests
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Emmer Green
What else we do in Emmer Green
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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