West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in RG19
A mobile fish and chip van across RG19, from Thatcham, Greenham and Colthrop. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in RG19
Towns and villages in RG19
- Thatcham
- Greenham
- Colthrop
- Ashford Hill
- Headley
- Heads Hill
- Sandleford
- Bury's Bank
- Fair Oak
- Goose Hill
- Mill Green
- Plastow Green
- Newbury
- Whitley
- Benham Hill
- Crookham
What we do in RG19
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van for parties
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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Areas we cover
Fish and chip van hire across RG19
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We’re often asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and visits to care homes and day centres, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Cost
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including RG19
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in RG19? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Thatcham
Bookings here are frequently close to Spurcroft Primary School, The Old Chequers Public House and United Reformed Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Thatcham include Nature Discovery Centre.
Planning a chip van in RG19
There are 3 towns and 12 villages and hamlets in RG19, so the setting can be anything from Newbury, Thatcham and Whitley to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Thatcham: Historic houses near Thatcham include Shaw House (2.7 miles west) and Benham Park (4.8 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. For a fundraiser at a school like Spurcroft Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. In Thatcham, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Events we cater in RG19
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
In RG19 and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Common questions in RG19
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
- 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