West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bury's Bank events
Fish and chip van hire in Bury's Bank: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Care home visits
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Book the van in Bury's Bank
Fish and chip van hire in Bury's Bank, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and festive get-togethers.
Somewhere like Bury's Bank, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Bury's Bank (RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Questions from Bury's Bank
How far is Bury's Bank from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Evenings in Bury's Bank stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bury's Bank, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Bury's Bank
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Bury's Bank
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bury's Bank? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your event in Bury's Bank
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
After a service at Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Bury's Bank hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
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A fish and chip van in Bury's Bank: local details
Bury's Bank is about 2 miles south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Bury's Bank come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bury's Bank is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bury's Bank to Reading (14 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Newbury Racecourse station is about 1.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (2.2 miles north-west) and Benham Park (3.6 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Wherever your event is in RG19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Heads Hill (1 mile south-east), Bishop's Green (1 mile south), Headley (2 miles south-east), Mill Green (3 miles south-east) and Colthrop (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Bury's Bank includes Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (1.7 miles 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