West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Oare, West Berkshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Oare? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
A chip van near Oare
Fish and chip van for events in Oare, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. We are often asked to cater school summer fairs and music and food festivals, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Oare, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Oare (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us about the pitch
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
What else we do in Oare
Running an event in Oare
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Oare and nearby villages. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Oare to Reading (about 13 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.7 miles south of the centre. A school like Hermitage Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Oare, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across RG18 and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Manor Lane and Old Street, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) 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 (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Within reach you will find Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
Common questions in Oare
Which station is closest to Oare?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south of the centre.
Is Oare close to London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Perfect for your event in Oare
It suits almost every visitor.
In Oare and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Bartholomew, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Oare, and we will check the date and send a price.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Winter fairs in Oare are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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 typically simpler.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Oare
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- 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