West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Plastow Green, West Berkshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Plastow Green.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Plastow Green
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
About our fish and chip van for events in Plastow Green
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater feeding event crew and club open days.
Near Plastow Green, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At midsummer, events in Plastow Green stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Plastow Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Running an event in Plastow Green
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Plastow Green is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Plastow Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Thatcham station is about 2.9 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Cheam School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We serve events across the RG19 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Plastow Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Occasions we serve in Plastow Green
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
In Plastow Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
A summer fête at Church of St Paul is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Where the van can park in Plastow Green
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Plastow Green
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Plastow Green
Do you come out to small places like Plastow Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Plastow Green close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Plastow Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Nearby places to Plastow Green
More for events in Plastow Green
- 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