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Party Fish and Chip Van in Shinfield
Party fish and chip van in Shinfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Planning an event in Shinfield?
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let your neighbours know
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
Keep the queue away from the road.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Shinfield
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. Whether it is naming days and christenings and retirement parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
Around Shinfield, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Shinfield
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Parties in Shinfield: homes, halls and local tips
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Give us the address of your party in Shinfield, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
Historic houses near Shinfield include Stratfield Saye House (4.5 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. If the day starts at Church of St Mary the Virgin, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Parties anywhere in RG2 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your party is on Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve parties in Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Shinfield is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Bell & Bottle pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in Shinfield. Sunset in Shinfield drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- How far we travel
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Questions from Shinfield
Could you trade in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do children eat?
Sausage and chips, normally. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can you park at our house?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
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, including Shinfield.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
A chip van compared with other options
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Shinfield? 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.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Shinfield?
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Leaving parties
- Family parties with children
A green space like Pearman's Copse is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
Other occasions in Shinfield
- 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