West Berkshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Thatcham events
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Thatcham and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Staff appreciation days
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Corporate fish and chip catering in Thatcham
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
About our corporate fish and chip catering in Thatcham
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because fish and chips is food everyone knows. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity and fundraising days at work and fish Friday treats.
For businesses in Thatcham, a Friday lunch in the car park is an easy win, if the site agrees. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Thatcham and across West Berkshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Staff normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Summer events after work in Thatcham have light until about 9:25pm; in late May it is about 8:55pm.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- We cook to order for each group as they come out.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few staff with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Give us break and shift times
- Ask facilities about access
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Ask staff to pre-order
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps.
Tell the team in advance: it is half the fun.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or RG19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your staff
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Thatcham
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Thatcham
Other occasions in Thatcham
Business events near Thatcham
Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Thatcham and nearby villages. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Thatcham include Shaw House (2.7 miles west) and Benham Park (4.8 miles west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Here we cover the RG19 and RG18 postcode area. Whether your staff event is on High Street, Station Road and Flagstaff Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Thatcham sits on or near the A4, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. Nearby, we also serve staff events in Benham Hill (1 mile west), Ashmore Green (2 miles north-west), Cold Ash (2 miles north), Upper Bucklebury (2 miles north-east) and Stone Copse (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east). Thatcham is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for staff events.
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Thatcham include Kennet School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Chequers Public House (under half a mile south)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Perfect for your staff event in Thatcham
People mix in the queue.
In Thatcham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Lunch for site crews
- Customer days
Thatcham sits roughly 51 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
Common questions in Thatcham
What’s the nearest station to Thatcham?
Thatcham station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Thatcham close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Thatcham?
We do. We serve events in Thatcham and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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