Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Ashampstead Green
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Ashampstead Green and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Festivals
- Club open days
- Village fêtes
Book the van in Ashampstead Green
Fish and chip van for events in Ashampstead Green, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and country shows.
At a field event near Ashampstead Green, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Ashampstead Green (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Ashampstead Green
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Ashampstead Green?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
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 will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Ashampstead Green?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashampstead Green?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Ashampstead Green hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Community events around Ashampstead Green
Ashampstead Green is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ashampstead Green and nearby villages. Ashampstead Green is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Goring & Streatley station is about 3.1 miles away. Within about 3 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8. Nearby, we also serve events in Ashampstead (1 mile south), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashampstead Green includes Hartslock.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. For an evening event in Ashampstead Green, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashampstead Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Places near Ashampstead Green
Other occasions in Ashampstead Green
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Perfect for your event in Ashampstead Green
We keep cooking in the rain.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Clement? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Ashampstead Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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