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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Emmer Green
Planning a fish and chip van in Emmer Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Emmer Green?
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Fish and chip van hire in Emmer Green, cooked to order
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and staff thank-you lunches, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
In a smaller place like Emmer Green, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
FAQs for Emmer Green
We’re gathering after a service at St Barnabas Church Hall: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Emmer Green from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Reading included. Find your area.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Late September evenings in Emmer Green lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Emmer Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Places near Emmer Green
What else we do in Emmer Green
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Emmer Green?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Evening wedding food
For a fundraiser at a school like The Hill Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
Bringing the van to Emmer Green
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Emmer Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Barnabas Church Hall, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, Reading station is about 1.7 miles away.
For events in RG4, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean an event at a home on Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Emmer Green includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (less than half a mile west)
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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