West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Silchester
Fish and chip van for events in Silchester: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
Planning an event in Silchester?
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
About our fish and chip van for events in Silchester
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it is school summer fairs and feeding event crew, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Silchester, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Silchester (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Silchester
Hot food keeps families around.
These are some of the bookings we take in Silchester and West Berkshire:
- Sports days
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Church fêtes, at churches such as Saint Luke's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What affects the price in Silchester
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
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 to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Silchester
What else we do in Silchester
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- What’s available on the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Summer events in Silchester have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- 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.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Running an event in Silchester
Silchester is about 2 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Around Silchester, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We serve 155 places across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Silchester Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.4 miles south-east.
We serve events across RG7. We can serve an event on streets such as Little London Road, Romans Field and Dukes Ride, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Pamber Heath (1 mile north-west), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile north-west), Old Warren (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Pamber Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Calleva Museum (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Silchester include Hosehill Lake.
FAQs for Silchester
Which station is closest to Silchester?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Silchester?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree the terms in writing
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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