West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Fair Oak, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Fair Oak and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fresh fish and chips in Fair Oak
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
About our fish and chip van for events in Fair Oak
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. For community open days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
A fête near Fair Oak might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Fair Oak (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Fair Oak
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Whatever the occasion in Fair Oak, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Club open days
- Community festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ashford Hill Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors generally gather round the hatch once service starts. December events in Fair Oak lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Where the van can park in Fair Oak
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Fair Oak
Do you come out to small places like Fair Oak?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Fair Oak close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Nearby places to Fair Oak
Other occasions in Fair Oak
Community events around Fair Oak
Fair Oak is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Fair Oak and nearby villages. Fair Oak is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Paul? A chip van draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Wherever your event is in RG19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve events in Ashford Hill (1 mile north), Plastow Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west) and Hyde End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include The Hurst School (1.7 miles north-east)
- 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