West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Donnington, West Berkshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Donnington.
- Village fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in Donnington
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Donnington
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraisers and village fêtes and summer fairs.
For a village fête or field event near Donnington, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Donnington (RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Donnington
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
School fairs, for a school like Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Summer fêtes in Donnington have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Donnington
Do you trade at school fairs around Donnington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come out to small places like Donnington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van come to Donnington?
We do. We serve events in Donnington and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or RG14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Community events around Donnington
Donnington is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For events in Donnington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Donnington is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Donnington to Reading (15 miles away).
If your event is in Victoria Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in.
Here we cover the RG14 postcode area. Local streets include The Orchids, The Redcoats and Cannon Close; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Speenhamland (1 mile south), Shaw (1 mile south-east), Bagnor (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile south-west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (less than half a mile west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (0.6 miles south-east) and Trinity School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Castle pub (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Donnington
What else we do in Donnington
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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