Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Tilehurst
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Tilehurst and across Oxfordshire.
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
Book the van in Tilehurst
Questions from Tilehurst
What’s the nearest station to Tilehurst?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Tilehurst?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we will find something that works.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Fish and chip van for events in Tilehurst, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. Whether it’s club open days and charity fundraisers and community events, we’ll put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
Summer fairs around Tilehurst are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Tilehurst (RG31, RG30)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Nearby places to Tilehurst
More for events in Tilehurst
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Tilehurst?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
A school like Park Lane Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Community events around Tilehurst
Tilehurst is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. For events in Tilehurst, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. If your event is in Round Copse, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG31 and RG30, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Ash Road, Tyle Road and Riley Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Tilehurst, we cover Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-east), Norcot (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south-east) and Purley on Thames (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north-west), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Tilehurst includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Butchers Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share pitch details
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Summer fêtes in Tilehurst have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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