West Berkshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Cold Ash, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Cold Ash and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Staff appreciation days
- Project milestones
- Retirement and leaving lunches
Corporate fish and chip catering in Cold Ash
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger staff and fish-dodgers.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Cold Ash
Whether it’s a Friday treat or an end-of-quarter thank you, a chip van makes it feel like an occasion. For end-of-project celebrations and retirement send-offs, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural businesses around Cold Ash can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Cold Ash (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cold Ash for staff days and team lunches
Cold Ash is about 2 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your staff event is in the middle of Cold Ash or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Cold Ash is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Central London is about 51 miles from Cold Ash. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We take the van to staff events all over RG18. From Harewood Drive, Johnson's Lane and Walters Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve staff events in 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Cold Ash include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Cold Ash and the whole of West Berkshire
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer events after work in Cold Ash have light until about 9:25pm; in late May it’s about 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Places near Cold Ash
Also in Cold Ash
FAQs for Cold Ash
Which station is closest to Cold Ash?
Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Cold Ash?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you come to Cold Ash?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cold Ash is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac staff in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your staff
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Check with facilities where the van can park
- Put allergy details in writing
Plan the queue away from vehicle routes in the car park or yard.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
- 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