West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Wickham, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Wickham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff thank-you lunches
A chip van near Wickham
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Count children separately
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins near the queue
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
About our fish and chip van hire in Wickham
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Whether it’s visits to care homes and day centres and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a rural spot like Wickham, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Wickham (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Wickham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Places near Wickham
Also in Wickham
Wickham: venues, parking and local tips
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG20 area, we can bring the van to you. Wickham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Wickham to Reading (20 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Swithin, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Nearby historic houses include Benham Park (3.7 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wickham. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in RG20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Wickham, we also cover Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. By late September, sunset in Wickham is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Questions from Wickham
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Wickham?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 3 miles away.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van come to Wickham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Wickham and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Occasions we serve in Wickham
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Wickham, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Company team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- 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