West Berkshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Fair Cross events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Fair Cross.
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Children’s parties
Party fish and chip van in Fair Cross
About our party fish and chip van in Fair Cross
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. Typical bookings include leaving parties and get-togethers with old friends, serving gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
A country party near Fair Cross is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Fair Cross (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Fair Cross
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Fair Cross
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting a chip van party in Fair Cross
Fair Cross is about 6 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In and around Fair Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Fair Cross is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Fair Cross to Reading (about 6 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 1.7 miles north-west. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
For parties in RG7, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Fair Cross, we also cover Stratfield Saye (1 mile south-west), West End Green (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west), Spanish Green (2 miles south) and Wokefield (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your party in Fair Cross
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
Historic houses near Fair Cross include Stratfield Saye House (0.7 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Fair Cross: your questions answered
Is Fair Cross close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St. Mary the Virgin?
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. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Show us where the van would go
It is worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Fair Cross drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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- 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