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Fish and chip van for parties in Aldermaston, West Berkshire
Party fish and chip van in Aldermaston: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van for Aldermaston events
How our party fish and chip van works in Aldermaston
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. We’re often asked to cater birthday parties and garden get-togethers, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Country parties near Aldermaston suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything is fried fresh at your party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Aldermaston (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Party venues around Aldermaston
Aldermaston is about 2 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cover Aldermaston as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Aldermaston is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Mary the Virgin followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. A green space like Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
We serve parties across RG7. Whether your party is on The Street, Church Road and Maidas Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover parties in Woolhampton (1 mile north-west), Padworth Common (2 miles east), Old Warren (2 miles south-east), Padworth (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Aldermaston include Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Hurst School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (0.9 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. We handle the cooking and serving. In Aldermaston, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Aldermaston, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Events we cater in Aldermaston
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Leaving parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, Aldermaston station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Aldermaston
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Aldermaston: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Aldermaston?
Aldermaston station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to Aldermaston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Aldermaston is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Aldermaston
Other occasions in Aldermaston
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Aldermaston
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Aldermaston and across West Berkshire
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- 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