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Fish and chip van for parties in Inkpen Common, West Berkshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Inkpen Common.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family parties with children
- Milestone birthdays
Book the van in Inkpen Common
Party fish and chip van for your party in Inkpen Common
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. Popular choices include curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Country parties near Inkpen Common suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose party fish and chip van in Inkpen Common?
It’s a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Inkpen Common, people book us for events such as:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Laurence, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
Planning a party in Inkpen Common
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your party in Inkpen Common, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Inkpen Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Inkpen Common to Reading (21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (2.7 miles south-east) and Benham Park (4.4 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 2 miles north.
We cover parties in every part of RG17 and RG20. Your party could be at a house on Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover parties in Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Inkpen Common includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include Crown and Garter pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Inkpen Common questions
How far is Inkpen Common from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Inkpen Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do street parties?
Often, yes. Start the road closure application early.
Can the van come to Inkpen Common?
We do. Inkpen Common is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send us a photo of the drive
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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Where the van can park in Inkpen Common
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Inkpen Common
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Inkpen Common?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. 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 party.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Inkpen Common
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your party. At midsummer, it is light in Inkpen Common until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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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