West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Fair Oak, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Fair Oak and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Company team days
Book the van in Fair Oak
About our fish and chip van hire in Fair Oak
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Whether it’s summer garden parties and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Fair Oak, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Fair Oak (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Fair Oak: your questions answered
Is Fair Oak too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Fair Oak?
Thatcham station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Count children separately
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Bringing the van to Fair Oak
Fair Oak is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG19 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Paul rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. PTAs at schools such as Ashford Hill Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Events anywhere in RG19 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ashford Hill (1 mile north), Plastow Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west) and Hyde End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Fair Oak includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include The Hurst School (1.7 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Fair Oak
What else we do in Fair Oak
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evenings in Fair Oak stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Fair Oak
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 3.6 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- 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