West Berkshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Great Lea Common events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Great Lea Common.
- Retirement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Party fish and chip van in Great Lea Common
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Great Lea Common, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Party fish and chip van in Great Lea Common, cooked to order
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. For retirement parties and family parties with children, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and curry sauce and more.
Near Great Lea Common, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Who books party fish and chip van in Great Lea Common?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family parties with children
Parks such as Pearman's Copse normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Great Lea Common?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Hosting a chip van party in Great Lea Common
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG7, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
A christening at St Paul's Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Among the historic houses close to Great Lea Common are Stratfield Saye House (4.3 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
We serve parties across the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Great Lea Common, we also cover Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
- Local schools include Ryeish Green School (0.8 miles south-east) and Geoffrey Field Junior School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Where the van can park in Great Lea Common
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Great Lea Common
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Questions from Great Lea Common
How far is Great Lea Common from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at St Paul's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you need power or water from us?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
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.
- 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