West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Oare, West Berkshire
Party fish and chip van in Oare: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Oare
Party fish and chip van in Oare, cooked to order
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Whether it is christenings and naming days and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
A country party near Oare is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Oare (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your party. We handle the cooking and serving. In Oare, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Oare
It is a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
These are some of the bookings we take in Oare and West Berkshire:
- Retirement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Oare questions
Is Oare too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oare?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Oare
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Oare and the whole of West Berkshire
- A clear quote before booking
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Nearby places to Oare
What else we do in Oare
Parties in Oare: homes, halls and local tips
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. In and around Oare, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Oare is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Oare to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Oare include Shaw House (4 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.7 miles south of the centre. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Oare, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across RG18. Whether your party is on Manor Lane and Old Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to parties in Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Open spaces near Oare include Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
- 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