West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Easton, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Easton and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Easton
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Easton
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it’s wakes and celebrations of life and work Christmas parties, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Somewhere like Easton, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Easton (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Light matters for evening service: around Easton, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Easton questions
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Gregory: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
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 will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Events we cater in Easton
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Easton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
- Care home visits
After a service at Church of St Gregory, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Fewer choices mean faster service
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Easton
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Places near Easton
What else we do in Easton
Bringing the van to Easton
Easton is about 5 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Easton to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Easton is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Easton are Benham Park (3.1 miles south-east) and Shaw House (4.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Coming by train? Kintbury station, about 3.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Easton is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in RG20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Wickham (1 mile west), Weston (2 miles north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-west), Halfway (2 miles south) and Clapton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-east), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Easton includes Sole Common Pond.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- 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