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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cold Ash, West Berkshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Cold Ash. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Cold Ash
Cold Ash is about 2 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For events in Cold Ash, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Cold Ash to Reading (13 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Cold Ash, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in RG18, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Harewood Drive, Johnson's Lane and Walters Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include 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)
Fish and chip van for events in Cold Ash, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Whether it is school summer fairs and agricultural and country shows, we will put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
At a fête or show near Cold Ash, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Cold Ash (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. For an evening event in Cold Ash, 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.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Perfect for your event in Cold Ash
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
Church fêtes, at churches such as St. Mark's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
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
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- What’s available on the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Cold Ash hosts choose us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cold Ash? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RG18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Cold Ash
What’s the nearest station to Cold Ash?
Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Cold Ash?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come to Cold Ash?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Cold Ash and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we will find something that works.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
- 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