West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Stratfield Mortimer
Planning a fish and chip van in Stratfield Mortimer? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Stratfield Mortimer
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Stratfield Mortimer
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
Somewhere as small as Stratfield Mortimer, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Bringing the van to Stratfield Mortimer
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For events in Stratfield Mortimer, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Stratfield Mortimer to Reading (6 miles away).
After a service at Saint John The Evangelist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (0.7 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Evenings in Stratfield Mortimer stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Send us 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Stratfield Mortimer? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Stratfield Mortimer
Is Stratfield Mortimer too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Stratfield Mortimer from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you cover Stratfield Mortimer?
We do. Stratfield Mortimer is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Stratfield Mortimer?
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
In Stratfield Mortimer and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Stratfield Mortimer include Stratfield Saye House (2.7 miles south-east) and The Vyne (5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
Where the van can park in Stratfield Mortimer
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
- 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