West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Theale events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Theale and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site.
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Theale?
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Share pitch details
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Fish and chip van for events in Theale, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We’re often asked to cater club open days and horse and dog shows, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Events near Theale are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Theale (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Theale, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Running an event in Theale
Theale is about 4 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Events in Theale are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Theale is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van.
School fairs, for a school like Theale C.E. Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Theale station serves Theale directly.
We take the van to events all over the RG7 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Bath Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Theale we cover include Sheffield Bottom (1 mile south-east), Englefield (1 mile north-west), Calcot (1 mile east), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile east) and Trash Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Theale include Theale Green Community School (within half a mile west) and Theale Green Community School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Theale?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Places near Theale
Other occasions in Theale
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Where the van can park in Theale
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What affects the price in Theale
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Common questions in Theale
Could you trade in Calcot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Can you come to a school fair in Theale?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
- 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