West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Crookham
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Crookham.
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events for Crookham events
Crookham questions
Which station is closest to Crookham?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Crookham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you come to Crookham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Crookham and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
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.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Fish and chip van for events in Crookham, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and school summer fairs.
At a field event near Crookham, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Running an event in Crookham
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Crookham as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Crookham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Crookham to Reading (about 12 miles away).
A school like Brimpton C.E. Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the RG7 and RG19 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Crookham includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Crookham include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Travellers Friend pub (0.5 miles west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
What affects the price in Crookham
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Also near Crookham
Also in Crookham
Perfect for your event in Crookham
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
- Sports days
- Horse and dog shows
For visitors coming by rail, Thatcham station, about 1.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. At midsummer, events in Crookham stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Crookham? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- 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