West Berkshire · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Colthrop, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Colthrop and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Birthday treats for residents
- Care staff treats
Fresh fish and chips in Colthrop
Is a fish and chip van right for your care home visit?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Colthrop
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Care home fish and chips in Colthrop, cooked to order
A regular visit gives everyone something to look forward to in the calendar. Typical bookings include residents’ family gatherings and sheltered housing get-togethers, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
At a rural home near Colthrop, access matters so we can plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Light near the van after dark
- Close to the garden or entrance
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Pick a time that suits the home’s day
- Residents on soft diets should have meals from your kitchen
- Plan portion sizes with us
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray right away.
A seaside theme with bunting adds to the fun.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. With darkness by about 4:00pm in December, winter van visits in Colthrop suit lunchtime.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for residents.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Care home visits in Colthrop
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We take a fish and chip van visit to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Colthrop. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Colthrop to Reading (12 miles away).
Old photos of Thatcham Reed Beds can spark conversation during a van visit. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Wherever your care home visit is in RG19 and RG18, we can fry fresh for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home visit is on Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve care home visits include Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Colthrop
What else we do in Colthrop
For event organisers in Colthrop
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Your questions about a fish and chip van visit in Colthrop
Which station is closest to Colthrop?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Colthrop close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Can the van come to Colthrop?
Yes, we do. Colthrop is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Colthrop.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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