West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Little Hungerford, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Little Hungerford and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
A chip van near Little Hungerford
Party fish and chip van in Little Hungerford, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations.
In a small place like Little Hungerford, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Why choose party fish and chip van in Little Hungerford?
It feels like a treat.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Little Hungerford and West Berkshire:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
A christening at Church of St Bartholomew followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Send allergies to us in writing
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Little Hungerford: your questions answered
How far is Little Hungerford from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you take everything away?
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 carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Little Hungerford.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Other occasions in Little Hungerford
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, it’s light in Little Hungerford until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Little Hungerford hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Hosting a chip van party in Little Hungerford
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For parties in Little Hungerford, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Little Hungerford. Little Hungerford is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Little Hungerford to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Little Hungerford are Shaw House (4.1 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. For guests coming by train, Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Little Hungerford is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Little Hungerford, we cover Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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