West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chilton Foliat, West Berkshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Chilton Foliat.
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
Book the van in Chilton Foliat
Fish and chip van for events in Chilton Foliat, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for agricultural and country shows and fish and chip supper nights.
At a field event near Chilton Foliat, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Chilton Foliat (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Event catering near Chilton Foliat
Chilton Foliat is about 10 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG17, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 24 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. School fairs, for a school like Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Chilton Foliat, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across the RG17 postcode area. From Popham Close, Stag Hill and Whitelocks Piece or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Leverton (1 mile south-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (2 miles south-east), Hungerford (2 miles south-east) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Watts Bank.
- Schools near Chilton Foliat include John O'Gaunt School (2.2 miles south-east)
Perfect for your event in Chilton Foliat
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School fairs and sports days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hungerford station, about 1.7 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Chilton Foliat hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Chilton Foliat and across West Berkshire
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chilton Foliat
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Chilton Foliat
Do you come out to small places like Chilton Foliat?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Chilton Foliat?
The closest is Hungerford station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
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How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Evening events in Chilton Foliat have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chilton Foliat? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Share pitch details
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Display allergens for each stall
When the event closes, we pack up.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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