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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Lower Caversham
Fish and chip van hire in Lower Caversham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Caversham
Fish and chip van hire in Lower Caversham, cooked to order
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. For birthday celebrations and festive get-togethers, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
There may be a hall or club near Lower Caversham if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Lower Caversham, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Fish and chip van hire around Lower Caversham
Lower Caversham is about 1 mile south of Caversham, in Reading. Lower Caversham is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Lower Caversham is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St John the Baptist, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.5 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Anywhere in RG4 and RG1, we can bring the van to you. From Star Road, Send Road and Mill Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Newtown (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north) and Reading (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles west), Shinfield (4 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1 mile south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles north-west) and Kendrick School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.8 miles south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Places near Lower Caversham
Other occasions in Lower Caversham
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Occasions we serve in Lower Caversham
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Lower Caversham book the van for events such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
- Summer garden parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Reading station is about 0.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Lower Caversham hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Common questions in Lower Caversham
Can you serve after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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