West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Highclere
Bring the chip shop to your event in Highclere. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fresh fish and chips in Highclere
How our fish and chip van for events works in Highclere
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We are often asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and agricultural and country shows, with chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Highclere, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Highclere (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Highclere
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Give us an idea of numbers
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
For event organisers in Highclere
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer fêtes in Highclere have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Event catering near Highclere
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. People in Highclere 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, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Highclere to Reading (about 19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. PTAs at schools such as Woolton Hill Junior School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
We serve events across RG20 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Highclere, we also cover Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Highclere includes Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Local schools include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
Towns and villages near Highclere
What else we do in Highclere
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Highclere
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Highclere?
It needs little from volunteers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Michael Archangel, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Highclere questions
What’s the nearest station to Highclere?
Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Highclere?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to Highclere?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Highclere and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Highclere?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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