West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Frilsham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Frilsham and the surrounding area.
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
A chip van near Frilsham
How our fish and chip van for events works in Frilsham
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve mushy peas, chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for village fêtes and feeding event crew.
Rural events near Frilsham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Frilsham (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
Community events around Frilsham
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Events in Frilsham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Frilsham to Reading (10 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 4.3 miles south. School fairs, for a school like Yattendon C.E. Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. 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.
Events anywhere in RG18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Frilsham, we also cover Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby, you will find The Pot Kiln pub (under half a mile east)
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Perfect for your event in Frilsham
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Frilsham:
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Frideswide, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Nearby places to Frilsham
What else we do in Frilsham
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. December events in Frilsham lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Frilsham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Frilsham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree when volunteers will eat
When the event closes, we pack up.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Questions from Frilsham
Do you trade at school fairs around Frilsham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
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.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will find something that works.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
- 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