West Berkshire · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Ashmansworth
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van visit in Ashmansworth.
- Fish and chip Fridays
- Seaside days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Planning an event in Ashmansworth?
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashmansworth? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How our care home fish and chips works in Ashmansworth
Smaller portions and plates with cutlery suit many residents. Whether it’s seaside-themed afternoons and retirement housing and sheltered schemes, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
At a rural home near Ashmansworth, access matters. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Ashmansworth
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your care home visit. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Who books care home fish and chips in Ashmansworth?
It is a familiar, comforting meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Care staff treats
- Open days for families
- Retirement housing and sheltered schemes
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St James, is a good occasion for a van visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Ashmansworth
How far is Ashmansworth from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Ashmansworth?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How fast is service?
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 to keep the queue moving.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Also near Ashmansworth
Other occasions in Ashmansworth
A chip van compared with other options
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit is both. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your residents already know
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. For a summer visit in Ashmansworth, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden visits easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Share residents’ diets and allergies with us
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
Families can join in, with numbers agreed in advance.
Inviting families makes it even more special.
Care homes around Ashmansworth
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For care home visits in Ashmansworth, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Ashmansworth is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
Sidown Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
For care home visits in RG20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many residents. Close by, we cover care home visits in Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Within reach you’ll find Sidown Hill.
- 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