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Party Fish and Chip Van in Finchampstead
Party fish and chip van in Finchampstead: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van in Finchampstead
Party fish and chip van for your party in Finchampstead
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. Popular choices include gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and anniversary celebrations.
A country party near Finchampstead is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Finchampstead questions
How far is Finchampstead from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Finchampstead.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Finchampstead parties: what to know
Finchampstead is about 2 miles north-west of Yateley, in Wokingham. For parties in Finchampstead, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Finchampstead. We take the van to 35 places across Wokingham. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
A green space like Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cover parties in every part of RG40. Whether your party is on The Village, Manor Barns Lane and Longwater Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For parties just outside Finchampstead, we cover Eversley Centre (1 mile south-west), Eversley Cross (1 mile south), California (1 mile north-west), Eversley (1 mile west) and Lower Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (8 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north), Woodley (7 miles north), Earley (6 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Pinewood Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Finchampstead includes Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Yateley School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Oak pub (0.5 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Finchampstead?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat in Finchampstead. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Finchampstead is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or RG40 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Finchampstead
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- 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