West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Upper Green
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Upper Green.
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
- Horse and dog shows
Fish and chip van for events for Upper Green events
Fish and chip van for events in Upper Green, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater country shows and school summer fairs.
At a field event near Upper Green, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Upper Green (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Upper Green
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
Community events around Upper Green
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your event in Upper Green, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Upper Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upper Green to Reading (about 22 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Michael is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. A school like Inkpen Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Upper Green, we also cover Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Green includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include Crown and Garter pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Also near Upper Green
Other occasions in Upper Green
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. December events in Upper Green lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us about the pitch
- Settle the pitch terms early
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Upper Green: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Upper Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Upper Green close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Upper Green?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Upper Green and West Berkshire:
- Music and food festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- 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