West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Englefield, West Berkshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Englefield. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
A chip van near Englefield
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
About our fish and chip van for events in Englefield
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Popular choices include chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater country shows and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
Near Englefield, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Englefield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Englefield
Other occasions in Englefield
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Occasions we serve in Englefield
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
PTAs at schools such as Englefield C.E. Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Englefield: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Englefield?
Theale station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Evening events in Englefield have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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 cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Englefield
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mark? A chip van draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Theale station, about 1.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Englefield, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve events in Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Englefield include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east) and Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Thatchers Arms (0.6 miles east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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