West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Inkpen events
Fish and chip van hire in Inkpen: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Evening wedding food
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Inkpen?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Inkpen
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Inkpen. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a rural spot like Inkpen, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Inkpen (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What happens on the day
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Inkpen, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Fish and chip van hire around Inkpen
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Events in Inkpen are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 22 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Michael, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
For events in RG17, we just need to know where the van can park. From Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Inkpen and the whole of West Berkshire
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Other occasions in Inkpen
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Inkpen?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (3.2 miles south-east) and Benham Park (4.6 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
FAQs for Inkpen
Which station is closest to Inkpen?
Kintbury station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Inkpen from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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