West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Wickham, West Berkshire
Fish and chip van for events in Wickham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
A chip van near Wickham
How our fish and chip van for events works in Wickham
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For crew and volunteer catering and club open days, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips.
Near Wickham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
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 will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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 nobody has to miss the event.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Evening events in Wickham have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Agree the terms in writing
- Have other stalls for special diets
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Nearby places to Wickham
Other occasions in Wickham
Questions from Wickham
Is Wickham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Wickham from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Wickham and the whole of West Berkshire
- No surprises in your quote
Community events around Wickham
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Events in Wickham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Kintbury station, about 3 miles south, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 7 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Sole Common Pond.
- Nearby, you will find The Five Bells pub (within half a mile west)
- 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