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Fish and chip van hire in Chapel Row, West Berkshire
Planning a fish and chip van in Chapel Row? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Chapel Row?
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in Chapel Row, cooked to order
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We are frequently asked to cater staff lunches and team days and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a rural place like Chapel Row, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Chapel Row (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Chapel Row
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
PTAs at schools such as Woolhampton C.E. Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
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Common questions in Chapel Row
Is Chapel Row close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Chapel Row?
Midgham station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you cover Chapel Row?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chapel Row. To check your date, use our quote form.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Count children separately
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
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.
The process
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. By late September, sunset in Chapel Row is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chapel Row, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Fish and chip van hire around Chapel Row
Chapel Row is about 4 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Chapel Row come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chapel Row to Reading (about 9 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Douai Abbey Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Coming by train? The nearest station is Midgham station, about 1.7 miles south. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chapel Row. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hatch Close, Paradise Lane and Hatch Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Chapel Row we cover include Upper Woolhampton (1 mile south-east), Midgham Green (1 mile south-west), Beenham (1 mile east), Tutts Clump (1 mile north-east) and Beenham Stocks (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Chapel Row includes Hosehill Lake and Nature Discovery Centre.
- Pubs nearby include The Bladebone Inn (within half a mile north-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