West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Swallowfield, West Berkshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Swallowfield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
Fish and chip van for events in Swallowfield
Who books fish and chip van for events in Swallowfield?
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
A school like Lambs Lane Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Fish and chip van for events in Swallowfield, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. We serve curry sauce, chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for sports days and community festivals.
Near Swallowfield, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Swallowfield, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Event catering near Swallowfield
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. For events in Swallowfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in parks such as Swallowfield Meadow need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
For events in RG7, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Local schools include Oakbank (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (under half a mile east)
Swallowfield questions
How far is Swallowfield from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Swallowfield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Swallowfield?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Larger groups normally 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.
Why book our van in Swallowfield
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
- 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