West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Burghfield Hill, West Berkshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Burghfield Hill.
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Burghfield Hill events
For event organisers in Burghfield Hill
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Fish and chip van for events in Burghfield Hill, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for community open days and sports days.
Summer fairs around Burghfield Hill are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Burghfield Hill
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Burghfield Hill
- We cover Burghfield Hill and the whole of West Berkshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
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What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. December events in Burghfield Hill lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Burghfield Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Community events around Burghfield Hill
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Across the RG7 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We serve all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. A school like Garland Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
We cover events in every part of the RG7 and RG30 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Burghfield Hill, we also cover Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Hill is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield Hill include The Willink School (0.7 miles west) and The Willink School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Burghfield Hill
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Perfect for your event in Burghfield Hill
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Whatever the occasion in Burghfield Hill, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
If visitors are coming by train, Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Burghfield Hill questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Burghfield Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Burghfield Hill from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you cover Burghfield Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Burghfield Hill. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Burghfield Hill.
- 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