West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Brimpton, West Berkshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Brimpton and across West Berkshire.
- Club open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Brimpton
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Brimpton
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We are frequently asked to cater horse and dog shows and school fairs and sports days, with curry sauce, cod and chips and chips.
At a fête or show near Brimpton, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Brimpton (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For an evening event in Brimpton, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Event catering near Brimpton
Brimpton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG7, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Brimpton to Reading (11 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Midgham station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. PTAs at schools such as Brimpton C.E. Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Events anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. From Brimpton Lane, Wasing Road and Brimpton Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Brimpton Common (1 mile south-east), Woolhampton (2 miles north-east), Heath End (2 miles south-east), Inhurst (2 miles south-east) and Aldermaston (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Brimpton include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include The Hurst School (1.8 miles south-east)
Questions from Brimpton
What’s the nearest station to Brimpton?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Brimpton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Brimpton?
It keeps people on site.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Brimpton?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
Also near Brimpton
More for events in Brimpton
- 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