West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Great Shefford, West Berkshire
Fish and chip van for events in Great Shefford: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
A chip van near Great Shefford
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Great Shefford
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
A fête near Great Shefford might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Great Shefford (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter fairs in Great Shefford are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Plan bins near food stalls
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Common questions in Great Shefford
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 follow the site rules.
Is Great Shefford close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Can the van come to Great Shefford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Great Shefford and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Running an event in Great Shefford
Great Shefford is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. People in Great Shefford book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 5 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in RG17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. From Station Road, The Mead and Miller's Field or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Great Shefford we cover include East Shefford (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile south-east), East Garston (2 miles north-west), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston Woodlands (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Great Shefford include Sole Common Pond.
- 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