West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Crookham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Crookham and across West Berkshire.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Crookham events
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Crookham until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Fish and chip van hire in Crookham, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Somewhere as small as Crookham, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Crookham
Also in Crookham
Planning a chip van in Crookham
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Crookham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Crookham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Within reach of Crookham are historic houses such as Shaw House (5 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Here we cover the RG7 and RG19 postcode area. Local streets include Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Travellers Friend pub (0.5 miles west)
Where the van can park in Crookham
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put bins and napkins by the van
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
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 a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. There is 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 book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Crookham
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Crookham
What’s the nearest station to Crookham?
Thatcham station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you cover Crookham?
Yes, we do. Crookham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Occasions we serve in Crookham
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
PTAs at schools such as Brimpton C.E. Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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