West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Mortimer West End
We bring a fish and chip van across Mortimer West End and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Birthday celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Mortimer West End
For event organisers in Mortimer West End
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Fish and chip van hire in Mortimer West End, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We’re frequently asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and festive get-togethers, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Mortimer West End, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Mortimer West End (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mortimer West End questions
Which station is closest to Mortimer West End?
Mortimer station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Mortimer West End?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What food do you serve?
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.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Mortimer West End
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Bringing the van to Mortimer West End
Mortimer West End is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Mortimer West End or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Mortimer West End is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
After a service at The Parish Church of St.Saviours, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. PTAs at schools such as Silchester Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Church Road, Back Lane and Chapel Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Mortimer (1 mile north-east), Three Ashes (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north-east) and West End Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.1 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Mortimer West End include The Willink School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south)
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Late September evenings in Mortimer West End lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Mortimer West End
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion in Mortimer West End, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
A green space like Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Towns and villages near Mortimer West End
Also in Mortimer West End
- 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