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Party Fish and Chip Van for Green Park events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Green Park and the surrounding area.
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Planning an event in Green Park?
About our party fish and chip van in Green Park
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. We’re frequently asked to cater reunions and family get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood events, serving pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
Near Green Park, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Green Park?
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Green Park
More for events in Green Park
Parties in Green Park: homes, halls and local tips
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Tell us where your party in Green Park will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
If the day starts at St Paul's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Among the historic houses close to Green Park are Mapledurham House (4.6 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Anywhere in RG2, RG30 and RG7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Green Park we cover include Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). The countryside around Green Park includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Local schools include John Madejski Academy (1.3 miles east)
For event organisers in Green Park
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Green Park drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- 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.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Common questions in Green Park
Can you serve after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Green Park?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books party fish and chip van in Green Park?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Family parties with children
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
If guests are coming by rail, Reading Green Park station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- 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