West Berkshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips for Burnt Hill events
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Burnt Hill and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Residents’ birthdays and anniversaries
- Day centre treats
- Care home summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Burnt Hill
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burnt Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How our care home fish and chips works in Burnt Hill
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, clear of ambulance access. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for visiting days and lunch for the care team.
At a rural home near Burnt Hill, access matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Burnt Hill questions
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Burnt Hill?
Pangbourne station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you offer repeat visits?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
Can residents with special diets join in?
The home knows each resident best. Share the diets and we will say what we can do; texture-modified meals should be prepared or advised on by your own team.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where will the van park?
Wherever suits the home, as long as it’s level and safe.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Who books care home fish and chips in Burnt Hill?
It turns a meal into an activity.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Visiting days
- Seaside days
- Day centre treats
- Birthday treats for residents
Visitors arriving by train should know that Pangbourne station, about 4.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a takeaway delivery, the van cooks on site, so food is hot when it reaches residents. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Burnt Hill hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your residents already know
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger residents and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
The cost per head generally 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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Towns and villages near Burnt Hill
More for events in Burnt Hill
Planning a van visit in Burnt Hill
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your care home visit is in the middle of Burnt Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Burnt Hill to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Old photos of Hartslock can spark conversation during a van visit. If your residents have links with Church of St Peter and St Paul, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a van visit. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Burnt Hill, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18. Other places close to Burnt Hill we cover include Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Hartslock.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Residents generally gather round the hatch once service starts. In Burnt Hill, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:10pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Burnt Hill, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Organise staff to carry food in
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Fit the visit around routines
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
We set up before the mealtime, quietly.
Music from the 1950s and 60s sets the mood.
- 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