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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Mapledurham
Bring the chip shop to your event in Mapledurham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Club open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs
A chip van near Mapledurham
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer fêtes in Mapledurham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events for your event in Mapledurham
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. On the menu are mushy peas, chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for club open days and church fêtes.
A fête near Mapledurham might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Mapledurham
Do you come out to small places like Mapledurham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Mapledurham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you cover Mapledurham?
We do. We serve events in Mapledurham and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Community events around Mapledurham
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Mapledurham and the surrounding area. Mapledurham is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Events in parks such as Round Copse need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For anyone arriving by train, Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south, is the nearest station.
For events in RG8, RG4 and RG31, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Mapledurham, we cover Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Mapledurham include Denefield School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Roebuck pub (0.8 miles south)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Mapledurham and the whole of Oxfordshire
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Mapledurham?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
- Club open days
- School summer fairs
PTAs at schools such as Purley CofE Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Mapledurham
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
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For event organisers in Mapledurham
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mapledurham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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