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Party Fish and Chip Van for Pingewood events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Pingewood.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement parties
Party fish and chip van in Pingewood
How it works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Autumn and winter parties in Pingewood get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Party fish and chip van for your party in Pingewood
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. We’re frequently asked to cater family reunions and anniversary celebrations, with gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Pingewood, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Pingewood. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from Pingewood
What’s the nearest station to Pingewood?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is Pingewood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Get in touch with your date.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park at our house?
Generally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pingewood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
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Also in Pingewood
What affects the price in Pingewood
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Party venues around Pingewood
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We take a fish and chip van for your party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Pingewood. Pingewood is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Guests arriving by train should know that Reading Green Park station is about 0.6 miles away.
We cover parties in every part of the RG30 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Pingewood, we also cover Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Pingewood includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send us a photo of the drive
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
A few lights around the van look great.
Events we cater in Pingewood
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
In Pingewood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Kids’ birthday parties
Historic houses near Pingewood include Mapledurham House (4.7 miles north) and Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by 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