West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Eddington, West Berkshire
Looking for a fish and chip van in Eddington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Eddington
Fish and chip van hire in Eddington, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Eddington. We’re frequently asked to cater community events and fairs and gatherings after a funeral, with cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Eddington, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Eddington (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- A short menu helps everyone
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
Eddington: venues, parking and local tips
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG17 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
Coming by train? Hungerford station is in Eddington itself. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Hungerford Methodist Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Eddington is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in RG17, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Eddington, we also cover Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Eddington include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Schools near Eddington include John O'Gaunt School (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Amore pub (within half a mile south-west)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Eddington, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
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.
Also near Eddington
What else we do in Eddington
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Eddington?
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
For a fundraiser at a school like Hungerford Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Questions from Eddington
Which station is closest to Eddington?
Eddington has its own station: Hungerford station.
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Eddington?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Eddington.
Do you come to Eddington?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Eddington and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What affects the price in Eddington
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Eddington. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Eddington
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Eddington and across West Berkshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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