West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Inkpen Common events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Inkpen Common.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events in Inkpen Common
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Access that avoids crowds
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
About our fish and chip van for events in Inkpen Common
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. We serve sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater sports tournaments and crew and volunteer catering.
At a fête or show near Inkpen Common, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Inkpen Common
What else we do in Inkpen Common
The process
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. December events in Inkpen Common lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Read more
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
FAQs for Inkpen Common
How far is Inkpen Common from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Inkpen Common?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cover Inkpen Common?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Inkpen Common is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Inkpen Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Inkpen Common
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Inkpen Common events: pitches and permissions
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Inkpen Common as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Inkpen Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Inkpen Common to Reading (about 21 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Inkpen Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Laurence, are a natural home for a chip van.
Wherever your event is in RG17 and RG20, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Inkpen Common, we cover Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Inkpen Common
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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