Berkshire
Fish and chip van hire in Reading
A fish and chip van at your event in Reading: cod, haddock and chips fried fresh to order, for weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and more.
- Fried fresh to order
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy
Fish and chip van hire in Reading
A fish and chip van at your event in Reading
We bring a mobile fish and chip van to weddings, birthdays, garden parties, workplaces, fêtes and wakes across Reading and the surrounding area. We park up on the agreed spot, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion of fish and chips goes out hot and crisp from the hatch, rather than sitting in a tray.
The menu is the one everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving, and there’s something for children and grown-ups alike.
Business parks, depots and Berkshire villages
Reading has a big business community along the M4 corridor, with offices, business parks, distribution centres and depots that suit a staff chip van lunch. Around the town, riverside and village venues along the Thames and the Kennet host weddings and garden parties.
Tell us about parking and site access, especially for town-centre venues and secure business sites, when you ask for a quote.
Occasions we cater in Reading
- Fish and chip van hire: the van at your event, frying cod, haddock and chips to order.
- Wedding fish and chip van: evening wedding food that guests actually queue for.
- Fish and chip van for parties: birthdays, garden parties, christenings and street parties.
- Corporate fish and chip catering: staff lunches, team days and open days, timed to your breaks.
- Christmas party fish and chips: hot food for work Christmas parties and festive get-togethers.
- Festivals, fêtes and school events: fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows.
- Funeral and wake catering: a simple, comforting meal at a wake.
- Care home fish and chip visits: van visits for residents, families and staff.
- Film and TV set catering: crew lunches at the unit base, timed to the call sheet.
On the menu
Cod and chips, haddock and chips, sausage and chips, pie and chips and chips on their own, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How it works
- Tell us about your event. The date, the address or venue, rough numbers, the kind of event and when you’d like to eat.
- Get a quote. We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote that says what’s included.
- Plan the day. We agree where the van parks, when it arrives and when service starts.
- We fry fresh. We set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so everything goes out hot from the hatch.
- We pack up. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Prices for events in Reading
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve, and travel and access. Read what a fish and chip van costs or see how we price.
A fish and chip van or something else?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van suits guests who don’t eat pork, and it gives everyone a choice from a short menu. Compared with a barbecue, nobody has to stand over the grill, and food is fried to order rather than coming off in batches. Compared with a cold buffet, it’s hot food, fresh from the fryer, which matters on a cool evening. What it does need is a level, firm spot the van can reach, and permission to park there.
Planning an event in Reading
- Check where the van can go. Ask your venue or landowner where a catering van can park, and when it can arrive.
- Think about access. Gates, narrow lanes, low branches, height barriers and soft ground all matter for a vehicle. Tell us about them.
- Count heads and diets. Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form, and count children separately.
- Decide when to eat. Tell us the serving time and anything fixed, such as speeches, a first dance, shifts or a lunch break.
- Plan for the weather and the dark. A covered spot near the hatch helps on a wet day, and evening and winter events need lighting.
Ideas for Reading events
| Event | How the van fits in |
|---|---|
| Wedding | Evening food after the first dance, served from the van beside the marquee or barn |
| Birthday or garden party | The van on the drive or the lawn, serving as guests arrive or at a set time |
| Staff lunch | The van in the car park or yard, serving through the lunch break or across shifts |
| Fête or school fair | The van on its own pitch, trading through the afternoon |
Every event is planned on its own; these are just starting points.
Around Reading
The nearest railway station to the centre is Reading West station. Well-known places nearby include The Oracle (less than half a mile north-east), Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Close to the centre are Coley Primary School, Kendrick School, Eurospeak Language School and All Nations Christian Centre. Green spaces within reach include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Areas we cover in and around Reading
Pick your area for local details, or send us your postcode.
- Arborfield Cross
- Arborfield Garrison
- Beansheaf Farm
- Burghfield
- Burghfield Common
- Burghfield Hill
- Calcot
- Caversham
- Caversham Heights
- Caversham Park Village
- Charvil
- Coley Park
- Earley
- Emmbrook
- Emmer Green
- Fords Farm
- Green Park
- Horncastle
- Hurst
- Little Heath
- Lower Caversham
- Lower Earley
- Lower Shiplake
- Mapledurham
- Newtown
- Norcot
- Pangbourne
- Purley on Thames
- Riseley
- Ruscombe
- Shinfield
- Sindlesham
- Sonning
- Sonning Common
- Southcote
- Spencers Wood
- Swallowfield
- Theale
- Three Mile Cross
- Tilehurst
- Tilehurst Within
- Twyford
- West Reading
- Whitley
- Whitley Wood
- Winnersh
- Woodley
- Woosehill
Towns near Reading
Other occasions in Reading
- Wedding fish and chip van in Reading
- Fish and chip van for parties in Reading
- Corporate fish and chip catering in Reading
- Christmas party fish and chips in Reading
- Festivals, fêtes and school events in Reading
- Funeral and wake catering in Reading
- Care home fish and chip visits in Reading
- Film and TV set catering in Reading
- 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
Questions about fish and chip van hire in Reading
Do you serve staff at business parks and depots?
Yes, where there’s a level spot for the van and the site allows it. We’ll agree the details with your facilities team.
Do you cover Wokingham and Henley?
Yes. We cover Reading and the surrounding towns and villages in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Reading?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event in Reading and we’ll send a quote that spells out what’s included.
How much space does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch and a clear way in.
Can you cater for dietary needs?
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. Standard batter contains gluten from wheat flour.
What time do you arrive?
Well before service, to park, set up and heat the fryers. We’ll agree the exact times with you.
What if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Think about cover for guests near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether power or water is available and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite. Include children in your numbers.
How do I get a quote?
Send us your date, venue or postcode, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat through our quote form.
Page updated 24 October 2026.