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Fish and chip van hire in East Garston, West Berkshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in East Garston.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in East Garston
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Fish and chip van hire for your event in East Garston
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around East Garston. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
Somewhere as small as East Garston, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- East Garston (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Confirm allergies by email
- Fewer choices mean faster service
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. By late September, sunset in East Garston is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in East Garston
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Places near East Garston
What else we do in East Garston
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
East Garston: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is East Garston too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Perfect for your event in East Garston
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Whatever the occasion in East Garston, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Big birthdays
After a service at Church of All Saints, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
East Garston: venues, parking and local tips
East Garston is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. People in East Garston book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 21 miles away.
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Garston, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We serve events across RG17 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Station Road, Back Street and Humphrey's Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside East Garston, we also cover Eastbury (1 mile west), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south-west), Great Shefford (2 miles south-east), East Shefford (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south-east), Thatcham (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Lambourn (3 miles north-west) and Shaw (9 miles south-east).
Open spaces near East Garston include Watts Bank.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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