West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Little Hungerford, West Berkshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Little Hungerford.
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events for Little Hungerford events
Fish and chip van for events in Little Hungerford, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We are often asked to cater church fêtes and feeding event crew, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Little Hungerford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. 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.
- Where
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Little Hungerford
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Plan where the queue forms.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Towns and villages near Little Hungerford
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Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Little Hungerford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
FAQs for Little Hungerford
What’s the nearest station to Little Hungerford?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Little Hungerford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, events in Little Hungerford stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for 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.
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About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Little Hungerford? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Little Hungerford hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Community events around Little Hungerford
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Across the RG18 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Little Hungerford to Reading (12 miles away).
A school like Hermitage Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, 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.
We take the van to events all over RG18. Streets in the area include Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Hungerford includes Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- 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