West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Burnt Hill events
We bring a fish and chip van across Burnt Hill and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Burnt Hill
How our fish and chip van hire works in Burnt Hill
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. For community events and fairs and evening wedding food, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Burnt Hill, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Burnt Hill. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Burnt Hill hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Burnt Hill?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Burnt Hill book the van for events such as:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Company team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Among the historic houses close to Burnt Hill are Basildon Park (3.5 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
Places near Burnt Hill
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How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire around Burnt Hill
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Around Burnt Hill, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Pangbourne station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Burnt Hill is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Hartslock.
FAQs for Burnt Hill
How far is Burnt Hill from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Burnt Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light matters for evening service: in Burnt Hill, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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