Crowds at an outdoor fair with a carousel and bunting

West Berkshire · England

Festivals, fêtes and school events in Newbury, West Berkshire

Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Newbury and across West Berkshire.

Club open days
Village fêtes
Agricultural and country shows

Fresh fish and chips in Newbury

Fish and chip van for events for your event in Newbury

The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We serve mushy peas, chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and food for volunteers.

In Newbury, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. Fish and chips suits any of them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.

Families at an outdoor fair on a sunny day

Location: Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
County: West Berkshire
Menu: Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
On the side: Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
Quote: Contact us for a quote
Page updated: 24 October 2026

Perfect for your event in Newbury

A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.

Whatever the occasion in Newbury, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:

Food for volunteers
School fairs and sports days
Charity fundraisers and community events
Sports club events and race days

If your event is in Victoria Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.

What your quote should include

If the price includes VAT
What the van needs: space, access, power
Payment terms and deposit
Whether travel is included

How to compare vans

Takeaway run or book a van?

If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.

Prices and what affects them

Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:

Any minimum charge
Cod, haddock or both
The day of the week
Travel, tolls and road charges

A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.

What to tell us

A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:

Rough numbers for adults and children
Allergies and diets you know about
How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The date and when you’d like to eat

We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.

Organising for someone else?

For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.

Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Newbury? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.

What you get with us

The queue at the hatch gets people talking
The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Rain does not stop the fryers

Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.

A closer look at the menu

Haddock and chips

Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.

Gravy

A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.

Diets, allergies and planning

Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:

Make sure allergen information is available
Share any nut or allergy policies
Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Arrange bins and waste collection

We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.

Tables and seating nearby help families eat.

The process

Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer events in Newbury have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.

Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
You hear back on the date and the price.
The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
The pitch is left tidy when we go.

Getting ready for the day

Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Let us know who to talk to on the day
Tell us when you want to eat

Get a quote

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.

Tell us about your event

Related guides

Newbury events: pitches and permissions

Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We cover Newbury as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Newbury is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.

School fairs, for a school like St Nicolas C.E. Junior School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Newbury has its own station, Newbury station.

This part of West Berkshire takes in RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A4 and A339 close by, Newbury is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Newbury, we cover Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Newbury is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for events.

Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.

Schools near Newbury include St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west)
Nearby, you’ll find The Diamond Tap (less than half a mile north-east)

Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Newbury

How far is Newbury from London?

About 53 miles from central London.

Do you trade at school fairs around Newbury?

Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.

How long does set-up take?

It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.

Can the van park on the street?

Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.

Is everything cooked fresh?

It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.

Can the van come to Newbury?

Yes, we do. We serve events in Newbury and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.

How fast is service?

Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.

What does the van need?

A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.