West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Aldermaston events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Aldermaston and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in Aldermaston
How our fish and chip van for events works in Aldermaston
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events and music and food festivals, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Aldermaston, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Aldermaston (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Event catering near Aldermaston
Aldermaston is about 2 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Events in Aldermaston are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Aldermaston is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Aldermaston to Reading (9 miles away).
If your event is in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Wherever your event is in RG7, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as The Street, Church Road and Maidas Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Aldermaston, we also cover Woolhampton (1 mile north-west), Padworth Common (2 miles east), Old Warren (2 miles south-east), Padworth (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Hurst School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.9 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Aldermaston?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Aldermaston and the whole of West Berkshire
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Questions from Aldermaston
Can you come to a school fair in Aldermaston?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Aldermaston?
Aldermaston station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Aldermaston
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Aldermaston and West Berkshire:
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Winter fairs in Aldermaston are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Also in Aldermaston
- 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