West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Colthrop
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Colthrop.
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
- School summer fairs
A chip van near Colthrop
About our fish and chip van for events in Colthrop
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For fish and chip supper nights and food for volunteers, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
At a field event near Colthrop, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Display allergens for each stall
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Community events around Colthrop
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Colthrop is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Thatcham station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A chip van draws people in.
For events in RG19 and RG18, we just need to know where the van can park. From Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Colthrop include Kennet School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Colthrop questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Colthrop?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Colthrop?
Thatcham station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Colthrop?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Colthrop and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
- Community festivals
- Country shows
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Francis Baily Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Places near Colthrop
Other occasions in Colthrop
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evening events in Colthrop have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG19 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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