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Fish and chip van for parties in Purley on Thames, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Purley on Thames and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Purley on Thames
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Party fish and chip van in Purley on Thames, fried fresh
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. For naming days and christenings and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Parties around Purley on Thames are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. 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 Purley on Thames
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
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What affects the price in Purley on Thames
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Purley on Thames
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
Whatever the occasion in Purley on Thames, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Children’s parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south-east.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Party venues around Purley on Thames
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. In and around Purley on Thames, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of using Round Copse? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Historic houses near Purley on Thames include Mapledurham House (0.6 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3.5 miles west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Here we cover the RG8, RG31 and RG4 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to parties in Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Purley on Thames include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Questions from Purley on Thames
Is Purley on Thames close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Purley on Thames?
Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on my drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will tell you honestly.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. Sunset in Purley on Thames is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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