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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Aldermaston Wharf, West Berkshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Aldermaston Wharf.
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Fish and chip van for events in Aldermaston Wharf, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater community open days and sports days.
At a fête or show near Aldermaston Wharf, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Aldermaston Wharf?
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever the occasion in Aldermaston Wharf, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
If visitors are coming by train, Aldermaston Wharf has its own station, Aldermaston station.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter fairs in Aldermaston Wharf are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Aldermaston Wharf events: pitches and permissions
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For events in Aldermaston Wharf, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in parks such as Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
We serve events across the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Butt Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Aldermaston Wharf?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for visitors to gather round
See our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Aldermaston Wharf, and we will check the date and send a price.
Common questions in Aldermaston Wharf
Can the van park in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Aldermaston Wharf?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Aldermaston Wharf.
- 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