West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Beansheaf Farm
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Beansheaf Farm.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire for Beansheaf Farm events
Fish and chip van hire in Beansheaf Farm, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Beansheaf Farm. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
For a place the size of Beansheaf Farm, your own drive is often the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Beansheaf Farm (RG31, RG30)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Beansheaf Farm hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Beansheaf Farm and across West Berkshire
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Beansheaf Farm
What’s the nearest station to Beansheaf Farm?
Theale station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael?
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.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Do you come to Beansheaf Farm?
Yes, we do. Beansheaf Farm is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Also near Beansheaf Farm
Also in Beansheaf Farm
Occasions we serve in Beansheaf Farm
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Beansheaf Farm and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
After a service at Church of St Michael, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
For event organisers in Beansheaf Farm
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evenings in Beansheaf Farm stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Fewer choices mean faster service
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
Fish and chip van hire around Beansheaf Farm
Beansheaf Farm is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. For events in Beansheaf Farm, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire.
PTAs at schools such as Calcot Infant School and Nursery often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.1 miles north). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We cover events in every part of RG31 and RG30 and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Curtis Road and Barclay Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Calcot (1 mile north-west), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile north-east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-east) and Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Broad Street Mall (3.1 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Beansheaf Farm include Little Heath School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Murdochs pub (under half a mile north)
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
- 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