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Party Fish and Chip Van in Kidmore End
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Kidmore End? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Get-togethers with old friends
Party fish and chip van in Kidmore End
Party fish and chip van in Kidmore End, cooked to order
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. We’re often asked to cater summer garden parties and birthday parties, with curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
A country party near Kidmore End is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why book our van in Kidmore End
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kidmore End? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Have a back-up for special diets
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Midsummer parties in Kidmore End stay bright until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. 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 access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Kidmore End? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Hosting a chip van party in Kidmore End
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Kidmore End is well within our area, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Kidmore End is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Within reach of Kidmore End are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (2.3 miles south-west) and Greys Court (3.1 miles north-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. A christening at Church of St John the Baptist followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Anywhere in RG4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For parties just outside Kidmore End, we cover Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Kidmore End include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Kidmore End
Other occasions in Kidmore End
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Kidmore End questions
How far is Kidmore End from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Kidmore End?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. 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