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Party Fish and Chip Van for West Reading events
Party fish and chip van in West Reading: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Kids’ birthday parties
Book the van in West Reading
About our party fish and chip van in West Reading
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and anniversary celebrations, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
For a party in West Reading, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we will bring everything else. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in West Reading
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let your neighbours know
- Flag any coeliac guests
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in West Reading drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
West Reading parties: what to know
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. We cover West Reading as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the day starts at Church of St Mark, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. A green space like Round Copse is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
This part of Reading takes in RG30, RG1 and RG31, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around West Reading include the A4, so getting the van to your party is simple. Nearby, we also serve parties in Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). Being one of Reading’s larger places, West Reading has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near West Reading include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near West Reading include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose And Thistle Public House (under half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Also near West Reading
More for events in West Reading
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in West Reading
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in West Reading
Can the van park in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mark: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van come to West Reading?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including West Reading and the rest of Reading. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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