West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Curridge, West Berkshire
Fish and chip van for events in Curridge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fish and chip supper nights
Planning an event in Curridge?
Curridge events: pitches and permissions
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Around Curridge, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. Curridge is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Curridge to Reading (about 14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.2 miles south. Church fêtes, at churches such as Holy Trinity, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Curridge, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in RG18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Curridge, we also cover Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Snelsmore Common.
- Schools near Curridge include Trinity School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bunk Inn (within half a mile north-east)
How our fish and chip van for events works in Curridge
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it is festivals and club open days, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Rural events near Curridge can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Curridge (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Curridge?
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
In Curridge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community open days
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
A school like Curridge Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
FAQs for Curridge
Is Curridge too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Curridge?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share pitch details
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Give us an idea of numbers
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer fêtes in Curridge have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Curridge
What else we do in Curridge
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Curridge
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and 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