West Berkshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Burghfield Hill, West Berkshire
Fish and chip van hire in Burghfield Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire for Burghfield Hill events
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Burghfield Hill
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. For evening wedding food and birthday celebrations, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In a smaller place like Burghfield Hill, a garden party with the van on the drive is frequently the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Planning an evening event in Burghfield Hill? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Burghfield Hill questions
Which station is closest to Burghfield Hill?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is it a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Do you come to Burghfield Hill?
We do. We serve events in Burghfield Hill and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Events we cater in Burghfield Hill
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive get-togethers
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Garland Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Burghfield Hill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning a chip van in Burghfield Hill
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. For an event in Burghfield Hill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Burghfield Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south. Within reach of Burghfield Hill are historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (4.3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
We take the van to events all over RG7 and RG30. Your event could be at a house on Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Hill is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield Hill include The Willink School (0.7 miles west) and The Willink School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Burghfield Hill and across West Berkshire
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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