West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Upper Eddington, West Berkshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Upper Eddington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Eddington
Fish and chip van for events in Upper Eddington, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. For fish and chip supper nights and sports tournaments, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
At a field event near Upper Eddington, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Upper Eddington events: pitches and permissions
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Upper Eddington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Upper Eddington is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Eddington to Reading (about 23 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Hungerford station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Running a fête for a church like Hungerford Methodist Church? A chip van draws people in. Within about 6 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 RG17, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Upper Eddington include the A4, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Upper Eddington include Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Local schools include John O'Gaunt School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Amore pub (less than half a mile south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Upper Eddington
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Common questions in Upper Eddington
Which station is closest to Upper Eddington?
The closest is Hungerford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is Upper Eddington too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Upper Eddington
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Eddington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer events in Upper Eddington have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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