West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Wellhouse events
We bring a fish and chip van to Wellhouse and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Wellhouse
Wellhouse: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come 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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Fish and chip van hire in Wellhouse, fried fresh
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for evening wedding food and fish and chip days at care homes.
In a hamlet or village like Wellhouse, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Wellhouse (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to Wellhouse
Wellhouse is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Wellhouse to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wellhouse to Reading (12 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hermitage Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? Thatcham station is about 3.9 miles away. Wellhouse is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over RG18 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events in Hermitage (1 mile west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-west), Oare (1 mile north-west), Longlane (1 mile west) and Cold Ash (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (1 mile west)
Who books fish and chip van hire in Wellhouse?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
Within reach of Wellhouse are historic houses such as Shaw House (3.7 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
What affects the price in Wellhouse
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening event in Wellhouse? 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 tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Wellhouse? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wellhouse
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Other occasions in Wellhouse
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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