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Fish and chip van hire in Mortimer, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Mortimer. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Mortimer
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
About our fish and chip van hire in Mortimer
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Mortimer. For weddings, especially the evening and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a smaller place like Mortimer, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Mortimer (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Mortimer
Which station is closest to Mortimer?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Could you trade in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are 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’ll plan service around it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Light matters for evening service: around Mortimer, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Perfect for your event in Mortimer
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Work Christmas parties
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Mortimer Methodist Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Mortimer? 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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A fish and chip van in Mortimer: local details
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For an event in Mortimer, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Mortimer. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Mortimer to Reading (6 miles away).
Thinking of using Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For anyone arriving by rail, Mortimer station is about 1.4 miles away.
Wherever your event is in RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests. From The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Mortimer include Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Mortimer include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Horse and Groom pub (less than half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Mortimer
More for events in Mortimer
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Count children separately
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put bins and napkins by the van
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
- 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