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Fish and chip van hire in RG4
Fish and chip van hire across RG4, from Caversham, Caversham Heights and Sonning Common. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
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Where we cater in RG4
- Caversham
- Caversham Heights
- Sonning Common
- Caversham Park Village
- Emmer Green
- Lower Caversham
- Sonning
- Gallowstree Common
- Kidmore End
- Tokers Green
- Chalkhouse Green
- Cane End
- Play Hatch
- Chazey Heath
- Littlestead Green
- Dunsden Green
- Trench Green
- Newtown
- Purley on Thames
- Mapledurham
Our van across RG4
- Film and TV set catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire across RG4
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wakes and celebrations of life and company team days.
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
What you’ll pay
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Local landmarks in Caversham
In Caversham, that can mean an event near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, among other places. Nearby too are The Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), Grace Church (within half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (under half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Fish and chip van hire in RG4: local guide
From Caversham, Newtown and Caversham Heights to 12 villages and hamlets, bookings across RG4 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Caversham: A green space like Eldon Square is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. Historic houses near Caversham include Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Late September evenings in Caversham lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put bins and napkins by the van
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from RG4
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
- 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