West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hungerford, West Berkshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Hungerford and the surrounding area.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
- Country shows
Planning an event in Hungerford?
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Details of any power or water on site
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Hungerford
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In Hungerford, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Events in Hungerford and across West Berkshire
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hungerford?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
School fairs, for a school like Hungerford Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Towns and villages near Hungerford
Other occasions in Hungerford
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Winter fairs in Hungerford are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Hungerford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Running an event in Hungerford
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For events in Hungerford, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Hungerford station is in Hungerford itself. A summer fête at Church of St Lawrence is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Hungerford, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A4 and A338 close by, Hungerford is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also serve events in Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Hungerford has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Open spaces near Hungerford include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Schools near Hungerford include John O'Gaunt School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Borough Arms (under half a mile east)
Hungerford: your questions answered
How far is Hungerford from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Hungerford?
Hungerford station, in Hungerford itself.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
- 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