West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Ashford Hill
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Ashford Hill and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site.
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Ashford Hill events
Fish and chip van for events in Ashford Hill, fried fresh
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. For school fairs and sports days and festivals, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Ashford Hill can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Ashford Hill (RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
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Occasions we serve in Ashford Hill
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Ashford Hill and West Berkshire:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
PTAs at schools such as Ashford Hill Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, events in Ashford Hill stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
FAQs for Ashford Hill
How far is Ashford Hill from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Ashford Hill?
Midgham station, about 3 miles north of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Event catering near Ashford Hill
Ashford Hill is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cover Ashford Hill as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Ashford Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ashford Hill to Reading (about 12 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Paul? A chip van draws people in.
For events in RG19, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Benham Lane and Old Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Ashford Hill, we cover Fair Oak (1 mile south), Hyde End (1 mile north), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west), Plastow Green (1 mile west) and Crookham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.5 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ashford Hill include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Ashford Hill include The Hurst School (1.3 miles east) and The Hurst School (1.3 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Ashford Hill? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, 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