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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ashampstead Green
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Ashampstead Green.
- Festive get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Milestone birthday parties
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About our fish and chip van hire in Ashampstead Green
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. We’re often asked to cater care home visits and village fêtes and school fairs, serving pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Ashampstead Green, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Ashampstead Green (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. By late September, sunset in Ashampstead Green is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Occasions we serve in Ashampstead Green
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 3.1 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
Fish and chip van hire around Ashampstead Green
Ashampstead Green is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Ashampstead Green, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Ashampstead Green is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Clement, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (2.9 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Ashampstead Green, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include 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). Within reach you will find Hartslock.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why Ashampstead Green hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Plan bins near the queue
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Ashampstead Green: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Ashampstead Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Ashampstead Green close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll plan it with you.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
- 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