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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Marsh Benham, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Marsh Benham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- Community festivals
A chip van near Marsh Benham
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Marsh Benham?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
These are some of the bookings we take around Marsh Benham:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
Events in parks such as Hamstead Marshall Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
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Fish and chip van for events in Marsh Benham, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available. For church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and charity fundraisers and community events, we can cook mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Rural events near Marsh Benham can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Marsh Benham (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Marsh Benham and the whole of West Berkshire
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us about the pitch
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Where the van can park in Marsh Benham
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
What affects the price in Marsh Benham
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Common questions in Marsh Benham
Could you trade in Hamstead Marshall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Marsh Benham?
Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Marsh Benham events: pitches and permissions
Marsh Benham is about 3 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. People in Marsh Benham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Marsh Benham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Marsh Benham to Reading (about 18 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John? A chip van draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Stockcross C.E. School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20. If your venue is just outside Marsh Benham, we also cover Stockcross (1 mile north-east), Bagnor (2 miles east), Speen (2 miles east), Wickham Heath (2 miles north) and Donnington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (15 miles east) and Lambourn (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.6 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (2.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.8 miles north)
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. December events in Marsh Benham lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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