West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Stockcross events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Stockcross.
- Festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Stockcross
How our fish and chip van for events works in Stockcross
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Typical bookings include village fêtes and community festivals, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural events near Stockcross can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Stockcross (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Stockcross events: pitches and permissions
Stockcross is about 3 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For an event in Stockcross, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Stockcross. Stockcross is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John, are a natural home for a chip van. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Stockcross C.E. School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We take the van to events all over RG20 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Ermin Street, Chapel Road and Glebe Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Marsh Benham (1 mile south-west), Wickham Heath (1 mile north-west), Bagnor (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile south-east) and Boxford (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles south-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east) and Lambourn (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.5 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Stockcross includes Rack Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (2.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Stockcross
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree who removes waste
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Stockcross
Do you trade at school fairs around Stockcross?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Stockcross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. December events in Stockcross lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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 are done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Stockcross
Other occasions in Stockcross
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
- 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