West Berkshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ashmore Green, West Berkshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Ashmore Green.
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A chip van near Ashmore Green
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Fish and chip van for events in Ashmore Green, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We are often asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and sports days, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Ashmore Green, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Ashmore Green
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For anyone arriving by train, Newbury Racecourse station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ashmore Green
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG18, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Ashmore Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
A summer fête at St. Mark's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. A school like Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 8 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in RG18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Ashmore Green
Do you trade at school fairs around Ashmore Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
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.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ashmore Green.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Towns and villages near Ashmore Green
Other occasions in Ashmore Green
Where the van can park in Ashmore Green
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:
- Access that avoids crowds
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Information about power and water
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ashmore Green
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. For an evening event in Ashmore Green, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- 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