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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ashampstead
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Ashampstead.
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Ashampstead
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Ashampstead
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. For christmas parties and fish and chip days at care homes, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
In a rural place like Ashampstead, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Ashampstead (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Ashampstead
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What affects the price in Ashampstead
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Ashampstead until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Ashampstead: your questions answered
Is Ashampstead too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Events we cater in Ashampstead
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ashampstead:
- Garden get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
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.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
A fish and chip van in Ashampstead: local details
Ashampstead is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. In and around Ashampstead, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Ashampstead is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ashampstead to Reading (10 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Goring & Streatley station is about 3.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (2.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Ashampstead. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in RG8, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Chapel Lane, Noakes Hill and Church Lane, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Ashampstead Green (1 mile north), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- 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