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Party Fish and Chip Van for Gardeners Green events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Gardeners Green.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Leaving parties
- Family reunions
Party fish and chip van in Gardeners Green
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Send allergies to us in writing
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
How our party fish and chip van works in Gardeners Green
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and naming days and christenings.
Country parties near Gardeners Green suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Gardeners Green?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it is fun.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Gardeners Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Street parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Wokingham station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
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Hosting a chip van party in Gardeners Green
Gardeners Green is about 2 miles north-west of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. Parties in Gardeners Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Gardeners Green is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Sebastian's Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in RG40, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Honey Hill and Heathlands Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover parties in Holme Green (1 mile north-east), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Lexicon (3.3 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile south-east). Within reach you will find Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
- Local schools include Wixenford School (0.7 miles north-west) and St Crispin's School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crooked Billet pub (under half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
There is 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.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why book our van in Gardeners Green
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Wokingham, including Gardeners Green
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
See our prices page and the cost guide.
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. Autumn and winter parties in Gardeners Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Gardeners Green
We’re gathering after a service at St Sebastian's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Gardeners Green?
Wokingham station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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