West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Wash Common
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Wash Common.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Festivals
- Sports club events and race days
Fresh fish and chips in Wash Common
Fish and chip van for events in Wash Common, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Typical bookings include country shows and fundraisers, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Wash Common are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Wash Common (RG14, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wash Common events: pitches and permissions
Wash Common is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In and around Wash Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Wash Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Luke Church? A chip van draws people in. If your event is in Sandleford Priory, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
We serve events across RG14 and RG20. From Battle Road, Stuart Road and Warren Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Wash Common we cover include Wash Water (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south-west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (1 mile south-east) and Sandleford (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2 miles north-east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Wash Common includes Sidown Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Park House School (under half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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 typically simpler.
What affects the price in Wash Common
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Service time
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Also near Wash Common
What else we do in Wash Common
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Details of any power or water on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Wash Common
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, events in Wash Common stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Wash Common? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Common questions in Wash Common
Can the van park in Sandleford Priory?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Wash Common from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan bins near food stalls
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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