West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Earlstone Common events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Earlstone Common.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in Earlstone Common
How our fish and chip van hire works in Earlstone Common
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. For fish and chip days at care homes and work Christmas parties, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Somewhere like Earlstone Common, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Earlstone Common
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light matters for evening service: in Earlstone Common, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Nearby places to Earlstone Common
Other occasions in Earlstone Common
Earlstone Common: venues, parking and local tips
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Earlstone Common is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Earlstone Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Earlstone Common to Reading (16 miles away).
Churches such as Church of the Ascension rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. A green space like Sandleford Priory is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Wherever your event is in RG20, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Earlstone Common we cover include Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Burghclere Primary School (0.6 miles south) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles north-west)
Who books fish and chip van hire in Earlstone Common?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
If guests are travelling by rail, Newbury station, about 3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
What comes out of the fryer
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Earlstone Common questions
What’s the nearest station to Earlstone Common?
Newbury station, about 3 miles north of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Ascension: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Earlstone Common?
We do. We serve events in Earlstone Common and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Earlstone Common?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Earlstone Common
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price and the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count children separately
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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