West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Longlane events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Longlane and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Longlane?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 typically simpler.
Fish and chip van hire in Longlane, fried fresh
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and staff thank-you lunches.
For a rural spot like Longlane, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Fish and chip van hire around Longlane
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For events in Longlane, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Holy Trinity, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If guests are travelling by rail, Newbury Racecourse station is about 3.3 miles away. Longlane is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in RG18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Planning an evening event in Longlane? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Longlane? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Longlane
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Where the van can park in Longlane
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Longlane: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Longlane?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Events we cater in Longlane
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Longlane and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Festive get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For a fundraiser at a school like Curridge Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
Other occasions in Longlane
- 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