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Fish and chip van hire in RG30

A mobile fish and chip van across RG30, covering Norcot, West Reading and Tilehurst Within. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.

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Fish and chip van hire across RG30

Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for community events and fairs and staff lunches and team days.

It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving.

  1. It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
  2. We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
  3. On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
  4. We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
  5. Afterwards, we clear up and head off.

What you will pay

Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.

Why book with us

  • Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
  • Served hot, straight from the hatch
  • Events in RG30 and across Reading
  • No surprises in your quote

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Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.

What’s near Norcot

Bookings here are often close to Battle School, Meadow Park Academy and Tilehurst Methodist Church, among other places. You will also find Prospect School (1 mile south), Round Copse (less than half a mile north-east) and The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1 mile east). Open spaces near Norcot include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.

A fish and chip van across RG30: what to know

Across RG30, we serve 3 towns and 5 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Reading, Norcot and Tilehurst to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.

Norcot: Among the historic houses close to Norcot are Mapledurham House (1.8 miles north) and Basildon Park (4.9 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Churches such as Tilehurst Methodist Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Norcot, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.

Working with your venue

Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.

If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Before you choose a spot

No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:

  • A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
  • Access wide and high enough for the van
  • Permission from the venue or landowner for the van

Occasions we serve in RG30

Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.

These are some of the bookings we take in RG30 and Reading:

  • Fish and chip days at care homes
  • Birthday celebrations
  • Staff lunches and team days
  • Christmas parties

Looking after everyone

With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:

  • Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
  • Collect allergies with your RSVPs
  • Confirm allergies by email
  • Put bins and napkins by the van

The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.

Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.

About the food

Haddock and chips

Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.

Gravy

Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.

RG30: your questions answered

Can you cook in the rain?

Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.

When do you arrive?

It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.

What if we only have street parking?

That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.

What happens when we hire the van?

The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.

What can guests choose from?

Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.

What do we need to supply?

Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.

Is it a full meal?

It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.

  • 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

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