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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stone Copse, West Berkshire
Fish and chip van for events in Stone Copse: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
A chip van near Stone Copse
About our fish and chip van for events in Stone Copse
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. For fundraisers and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Stone Copse, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Stone Copse (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Common questions in Stone Copse
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around Stone Copse?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Places near Stone Copse
Also in Stone Copse
Occasions we serve in Stone Copse
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stone Copse and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Church fêtes, at churches such as Parish Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
What affects the price in Stone Copse
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Stone Copse have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Event catering near Stone Copse
Stone Copse is about 2 miles north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Stone Copse is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Stone Copse to Reading (14 miles away).
An event in Victoria Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 8 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in RG18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Close by, we cover events in Benham Hill (1 mile south), Ashmore Green (1 mile east), Cold Ash (1 mile east), Curridge (2 miles north) and Longlane (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (0.9 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Stone Copse includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (1.1 miles west) and Trinity School (1.1 miles west)
Where the van can park in Stone Copse
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Information about power and water
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stone Copse? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Share pitch details
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan bins near food stalls
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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