West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Woolhampton, West Berkshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Woolhampton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
Planning an event in Woolhampton?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Woolhampton
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We’re often asked to cater garden get-togethers and care home visits, serving curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a rural place like Woolhampton, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Woolhampton (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Late September evenings in Woolhampton lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Bringing the van to Woolhampton
Woolhampton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Woolhampton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Woolhampton is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Woolhampton to Reading (9 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Woolhampton C.E. Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
We take the van to events all over the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Woolhampton Hill, Bath Road and Reed Gardens, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Aldermaston (1 mile south-east), Brimpton (2 miles south-west), Brimpton Common (2 miles south), Heath End (3 miles south) and Padworth (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (4.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west). Open spaces near Woolhampton include Thatcham Reed Beds and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Angel pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Woolhampton
Which station is closest to Woolhampton?
Midgham station, in Woolhampton itself.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you come to Woolhampton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Woolhampton is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
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 and we will reply with a price.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Woolhampton?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Woolhampton
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Towns and villages near Woolhampton
What else we do in Woolhampton
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Woolhampton
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Summer garden parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Woolhampton has its own station, Midgham station.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- 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