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Fish and chip van hire in RG8
Fish and chip van hire across RG8, covering Purley on Thames, Goring and Pangbourne. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in RG8?
Where we cater in RG8
- Purley on Thames
- Goring
- Pangbourne
- Woodcote
- Mapledurham
- Upper Basildon
- Streatley
- South Stoke
- Whitchurch Hill
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Ashampstead
- Checkendon
- Cray's Pond
- New Town
- Hungerford Green
- Sulham
- Tidmarsh
- Elvendon
- Aldworth
- Ashampstead Green
- Hook End
- Lower Basildon
- Stubbles
- Stoke Row
Events we cater in RG8
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Film and TV set catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Across Oxfordshire
Towns and villages in Oxfordshire
Areas we cover
Our fish and chip van hire in RG8
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include gatherings after a funeral and company team days, with pie and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
What it costs in RG8
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Purley on Thames
Around Purley on Thames, we take the van to homes and venues near Roebuck pub, Purley CofE Primary School and Round Copse and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west) and Church of St Mary (under half a mile east). Purley on Thames’s nearest station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Purley on Thames include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Chip van hire across RG8
There are 3 towns and 20 villages and hamlets in RG8, so the setting can be anything from Purley on Thames, Goring and Pangbourne to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across RG8, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles.
Purley on Thames: Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Within reach of Purley on Thames are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (0.6 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3.5 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Evenings in Purley on Thames stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in RG8? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- A short menu helps everyone
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
RG8 questions
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
- 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