West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Hungerford, 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 Hungerford.
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fish and chip van hire in Hungerford
Fish and chip van hire in Hungerford, 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. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after a funeral and staff thank-you lunches.
For a place the size of Hungerford, your own drive is often the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For event organisers in Hungerford
If you are 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a chip van in Hungerford
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. People in Hungerford book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hungerford is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hungerford Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hungerford, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in RG17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A4 and A338 close by, Hungerford is easy for us to reach. For events just outside Hungerford, we cover Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), 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 (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Hungerford has lots of places where the van can park.
The countryside around Hungerford includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local schools include John O'Gaunt School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Borough Arms (under half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Questions from Hungerford
What’s the nearest station to Hungerford?
Hungerford station, in Hungerford itself.
Is Hungerford close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you cover Hungerford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hungerford and the rest of West Berkshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Hungerford and across West Berkshire
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Hungerford?
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hungerford, people book us for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Care home visits
- Work Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
For guests coming by train, Hungerford has its own station, Hungerford station.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Hungerford, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Hungerford
Other occasions in Hungerford
- 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