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Fish and chip van hire in Goddard's Green, West Berkshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Goddard's Green.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
Planning an event in Goddard's Green?
Goddard's Green questions
Which station is closest to Goddard's Green?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Goddard's Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van come to Goddard's Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Goddard's Green and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
About our fish and chip van hire in Goddard's Green
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For summer garden parties and staff lunches and team days, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like Goddard's Green, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Goddard's Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Goddard's Green is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins and napkins by the van
After service, we pack up.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What affects the price in Goddard's Green
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Goddard's Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a chip van in Goddard's Green
Goddard's Green is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Around Goddard's Green, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Goddard's Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 1.5 miles south. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Garland Junior School, can book the van as a food stall.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7. For events just outside Goddard's Green, we cover Wokefield (1 mile east), Burghfield Common (1 mile north-west), Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile south), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Mortimer West End (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Goddard's Green includes Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Goddard's Green include The Willink School (1.1 miles west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (1 mile west)
Perfect for your event in Goddard's Green
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Goddard's Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday celebrations
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Company team days
Historic houses near Goddard's Green include Stratfield Saye House (3.7 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- 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