West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Padworth, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Padworth and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Country shows
A chip van near Padworth
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
About our fish and chip van for events in Padworth
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. On the menu are cod and chips, chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for fish and chip supper nights and fundraisers.
Rural events near Padworth can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Padworth (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Running an event in Padworth
Padworth is about 3 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Padworth will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Padworth is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Padworth to Reading (about 7 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Aldermaston station is about 1.2 miles away. A summer fête at Church of St John the Baptist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include School Road, Silver Lane and Sopers Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Padworth Common (1 mile south), Old Warren (1 mile south), Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (4 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Padworth include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.8 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
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.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. December events in Padworth lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Padworth hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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 work through them with you.
Nearby places to Padworth
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Questions from Padworth
Could you trade in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Padworth close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Padworth?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Padworth, people book us for events such as:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
- Feeding event crew
- Fundraisers
A school like Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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