West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Frilsham, West Berkshire
Fish and chip van hire in Frilsham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
- Christmas parties
Book the van in Frilsham
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Evenings in Frilsham stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in Frilsham, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. For Fêtes, fairs and school events and weddings and evening receptions, we will put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In a small place like Frilsham, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Frilsham (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Frilsham
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Festive get-togethers
- Company team days
- Care home visits
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Frideswide, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
Bringing the van to Frilsham
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For events in Frilsham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Frilsham to Reading (about 10 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Yattendon C.E. Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Midgham station is about 4.3 miles away. Frilsham is within about 5 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 RG18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Frilsham, we also cover Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pot Kiln pub (within half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Frilsham
Do you come out to small places like Frilsham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
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. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Nearby places to Frilsham
More for events in Frilsham
- 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