West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in East Shefford, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to East Shefford and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Community open days
- Club open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in East Shefford
Fish and chip van for events in East Shefford, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We’re often asked to cater sports days and feeding event crew, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
A fête near East Shefford might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- East Shefford (RG17, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Shefford?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why East Shefford hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Shefford
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Events we cater in East Shefford
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
In East Shefford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For anyone arriving by train, Kintbury station, about 4.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter fairs in East Shefford are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in East Shefford
East Shefford is about 7 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Bookings in East Shefford come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Thomas' Church? A chip van draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Shefford C.E. Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 5 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RG17 and RG20, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Weston (1 mile south-east), Wickham (2 miles south), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
The countryside around East Shefford includes Sole Common Pond.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Questions from East Shefford
Do you come out to small places like East Shefford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in East Shefford?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will agree terms.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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