West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Earlstone Common events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Earlstone Common.
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Music and food festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Earlstone Common
About our fish and chip van for events in Earlstone Common
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. Whether it is church fêtes and food for volunteers, we can cook curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Earlstone Common can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening events in Earlstone Common have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Earlstone Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Running an event in Earlstone Common
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your event in Earlstone Common, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Earlstone Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Earlstone Common to Reading (16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Newbury station, about 3 miles north, is the nearest station. If your event is in Sandleford Priory, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20. Nearby, we also serve events in Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include Burghclere Primary School (0.6 miles south) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles north-west)
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- What’s available on the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Earlstone Common
Also in Earlstone Common
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Earlstone Common?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Earlstone Common book the van for events such as:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Ascension, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Earlstone Common questions
Can the van park in Sandleford Priory?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Earlstone Common from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
- 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