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Party Fish and Chip Van in Littlestead Green
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Littlestead Green? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Fresh fish and chips in Littlestead Green
About our party fish and chip van in Littlestead Green
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater naming days and christenings and summer garden parties.
Country parties near Littlestead Green suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything is fried fresh at your party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in Littlestead Green
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
If you had Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
Questions from Littlestead Green
Can the van park in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Littlestead Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Littlestead Green
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Midsummer parties in Littlestead Green stay bright until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Send us a photo of the drive
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
A few lights around the van look great.
Places near Littlestead Green
What else we do in Littlestead Green
Parties in Littlestead Green: homes, halls and local tips
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Parties in Littlestead Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Littlestead Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we bring the van.
For party guests on the train, Reading station is about 2.3 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Parties anywhere in RG4 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Row Lane and Foxhill Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Littlestead Green we cover include Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
- 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