West Berkshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Cold Ash, West Berkshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Cold Ash: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive family gatherings
Planning an event in Cold Ash?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Cold Ash
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. Whether it’s christmas customer days and work Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Cold Ash, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Cold Ash (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in Cold Ash; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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 your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Christmas catering near Cold Ash
Cold Ash is about 2 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Cold Ash to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Cold Ash is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Cold Ash to Reading (13 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as St. Mark's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. A winter fair at a school like Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cold Ash, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18. Streets in the area include Harewood Drive, Johnson's Lane and Walters Close, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Ashmore Green (1 mile south-west), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Longlane (2 miles north-west), Thatcham (2 miles south) and Wellhouse (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Cold Ash includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Cold Ash hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Cold Ash and the whole of West Berkshire
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Cold Ash? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Flag any coeliac guests
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Send round an allergy question
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Also near Cold Ash
Also in Cold Ash
Cold Ash: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Cold Ash?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Cold Ash from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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