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Party Fish and Chip Van in West Berkshire

From the largest town to the smallest village in West Berkshire, we’ll bring the van to you. Contact us for a quote.

Towns we cover in West Berkshire

A fish and chip van for birthdays, garden parties and private celebrations. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or ask us for a quote.

Main towns

Also in West Berkshire

Postcode areas we cover

About party fish and chip van in West Berkshire

Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. Typical bookings include neighbourhood get-togethers and family reunions, with curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.

Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat.

You share your date, numbers and address.
We check the route in and send a price.
We arrive in good time to set up.
Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.

Prices in West Berkshire

Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.

Why book with us

A clear quote before you book
We cover West Berkshire and the whole of West Berkshire
Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
All the chip-shop extras

Get a quote

We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.

Near you in Newbury

Around Newbury, we take the van to homes and venues near St Nicolas Church, Victoria Park and St Bartholomew's School, among other places. Also close by are The Diamond Tap (under half a mile north-east), St Nicolas C.E. Junior School (within half a mile south) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west). Newbury has its own railway station: Newbury station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.

Hosting a chip van party in West Berkshire

From Newbury, Thatcham and Burghfield Common to 139 villages and hamlets, parties in West Berkshire are generally at home or in a local hall. A chip van suits every one. Parts of West Berkshire are within a few miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles.

Newbury: Thinking of using Victoria Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. After a christening at a church like St Nicolas Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. For a late-May party in Newbury, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.

Planning for dietary needs

We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:

Count children separately
Tell the neighbours the van is coming
Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Tell us about coeliac guests specifically

Put bins and napkins near the hatch.

Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.

Planners, venues and businesses

If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.

Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.

What a fish and chip van costs

Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:

How long we serve
Travel, tolls and road charges
The minimum booking
How easy the site is to reach

Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.

Details that help

Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:

Where you’d like the van to go
Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Allergies and diets you know about
The venue or postcode

Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.

The menu, dish by dish

Pie and chips

Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.

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.

Before you choose a spot

We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:

Access wide and high enough for the van
Space for people to queue at the hatch
A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn

FAQs for West Berkshire

What if the weather’s bad?

We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.

Do we need to provide anything?

Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.

Can you do something for the children?

Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.

How long does set-up take?

We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.

Can you serve children?

Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.

Do you fry it on site?

Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.

How quickly can you serve everyone?

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.