West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Skinners Green, West Berkshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Skinners Green? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Skinners Green
About our fish and chip van for events in Skinners Green
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. On the menu are chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports club events and race days and country shows.
For a village fête or field event near Skinners Green, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Skinners Green (RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Places near Skinners Green
More for events in Skinners Green
Where the van can park in Skinners Green
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Information about power and water
- Access that avoids crowds
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Events we cater in Skinners Green
It needs little from volunteers.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Skinners Green
Skinners Green is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For events in Skinners Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Skinners Green to Reading (about 17 miles away).
If your event is in Hamstead Marshall Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. School fairs, for a school like John Rankin Infant and Nursery School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Events anywhere in RG14 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Close by, we cover events in Enborne (1 mile west), Wash Common (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south) and Wash Water (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
- Nearby schools include Park House School (0.9 miles south-east) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Gun pub (0.8 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Summer events in Skinners Green have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Skinners Green: your questions answered
Could you trade in Hamstead Marshall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is Skinners Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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