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Party Fish and Chip Van in Tilehurst
Bring the chip shop to your party in Tilehurst. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Family parties with children
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
A chip van near Tilehurst
Common questions in Tilehurst
We’re gathering after a service at Tilehurst Methodist Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Tilehurst from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can you park at our house?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Tilehurst
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. For anniversaries and engagement parties and family parties with children, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Parties around Tilehurst are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Tilehurst (RG31, RG30)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Tilehurst drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Show us where the van would go
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
A few lights around the van look great.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Tilehurst and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Classic food your guests already know
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning a party in Tilehurst
Tilehurst is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your party in Tilehurst, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Within reach of Tilehurst are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (1.6 miles north) and Basildon Park (4.5 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Tilehurst station is about 0.8 miles away.
Parties anywhere in RG31 and RG30 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your party could be at a house on Ash Road, Tyle Road and Riley Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Tilehurst, we also cover Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-east), Norcot (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south-east) and Purley on Thames (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north-west), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Tilehurst include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Butchers Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Who books party fish and chip van in Tilehurst?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
A green space like Round Copse is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
For event organisers in Tilehurst
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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