West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Heads Hill
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Heads Hill and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
- Community open days
Fresh fish and chips in Heads Hill
About our fish and chip van for events in Heads Hill
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and sports days, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
At a fête or show near Heads Hill, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For an evening event in Heads Hill, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Heads Hill?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Heads Hill
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Heads Hill
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers
- Club open days
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
A school like Cheam School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Heads Hill? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Heads Hill
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Heads Hill events: pitches and permissions
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Heads Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Heads Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
Events in parks such as New Greenham Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A chip van draws people in.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG19 and RG20, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about the pitch
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Common questions in Heads Hill
What’s the nearest station to Heads Hill?
Thatcham station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Heads Hill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
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.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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