West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sulhamstead, West Berkshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Sulhamstead.
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Sulhamstead events
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In Sulhamstead, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Sulhamstead
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. For fundraisers and fish and chip supper nights, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Sulhamstead might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Sulhamstead (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Sulhamstead
What’s the nearest station to Sulhamstead?
The closest is Theale station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Sulhamstead?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Sulhamstead?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Sulhamstead?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sports days
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sulhamstead? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Event catering near Sulhamstead
Sulhamstead is about 5 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sulhamstead and the surrounding area. We serve all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Sulhamstead to Reading (6 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Theale station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Wherever your event is in RG7, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Other places close to Sulhamstead we cover include Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile east), Ufton Green (1 mile south-west), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south) and Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Battle Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Willink School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Spring Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Information about power and water
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sulhamstead
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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