West Berkshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Mortimer events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Mortimer.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Mortimer
About our party fish and chip van in Mortimer
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and children’s parties.
Parties around Mortimer are often relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Mortimer (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Midsummer parties in Mortimer stay bright until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Show us where the van would go
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Put the menu up by the van.
Perfect for your party in Mortimer
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Whatever the occasion in Mortimer, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Street parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement parties
For party guests on the train, Mortimer station is about 1.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
About the food
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.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mortimer: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Mortimer?
Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Could you trade in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need power or water from us?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Mortimer?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Mortimer. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Towns and villages near Mortimer
Also in Mortimer
Party venues around Mortimer
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Mortimer to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Mortimer is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Mortimer to Reading (about 6 miles away).
Thinking of using Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If the day starts at Mortimer Methodist Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
We cover parties in every part of RG7 and the streets around it. Whether your party is on The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For parties just outside Mortimer, we cover Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Horse and Groom pub (under half a mile east)
- 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