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Fish and chip van hire in West Berkshire

We take a fish and chip van to weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes in 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire.

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Choose a service to see every town we cover for it in West Berkshire, or pick your town from the list below.

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Fish and chip van hire across West Berkshire

Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Typical bookings include christmas parties and milestone birthday parties, with curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.

If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event.

  1. Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
  2. You hear back on the date and the price.
  3. We agree exactly where the van parks.
  4. Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
  5. The pitch is left tidy when we go.

What it costs in West Berkshire

The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.

Why book with us

  • Fish and chips fried fresh on site
  • Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
  • A clear quote before you book
  • The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy

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Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.

Near you in Newbury

In Newbury, that can mean an event near St Nicolas Church, Victoria Park and St Bartholomew's School, among other places. Also close by are The Diamond Tap (under half a mile north-east), St Nicolas C.E. Junior School (under half a mile south) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west). Newbury has its own railway station: Newbury station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Newbury includes Audrey's Meadow.

Fish and chip van hire in West Berkshire: local guide

From Newbury, Thatcham and Burghfield Common to 139 villages and hamlets, bookings across West Berkshire range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across West Berkshire, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles.

Newbury: Thinking of using Victoria Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For a fundraiser at a school like St Nicolas C.E. Junior School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Planning an evening event in Newbury? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

Organising for someone else?

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.

Is a fish and chip van right for you?

A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Allergen information for each item
  • The van’s size and access needs
  • The service time, and the cost of running over
  • How late numbers can change

Planning for dietary needs

Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:

  • Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
  • Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
  • Add an allergy question to your invitations
  • Fewer choices mean faster service

The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.

Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.

Planning the van’s spot

Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:

  • Flat, firm ground for the van
  • A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
  • Confirmation that the van can park there

What a fish and chip van costs

Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:

  • The length of service
  • Numbers
  • Access and parking
  • How far we travel

Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.

Details that help

We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:

  • Roughly how many people, including children
  • Where the van would park
  • The address or venue name
  • Access details such as gates and narrow lanes

Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.

Your questions about a fish and chip van in West Berkshire

Can the van park on grass?

That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.

What happens when we hire the van?

We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.

Which fish do you use?

Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.

How long are you on site?

We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.

What food do you serve?

Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.

Where can the van park?

A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.

Do you fry it on site?

Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.

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  • 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

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