West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ashmore Green
We bring a fish and chip van across Ashmore Green and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Ashmore Green
About our fish and chip van hire in Ashmore Green
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for community events and fairs and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
For a rural spot like Ashmore Green, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Places near Ashmore Green
What else we do in Ashmore Green
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashmore Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What affects the price in Ashmore Green
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put bins and napkins by the van
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Planning a chip van in Ashmore Green
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For an event in Ashmore Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Ashmore Green. We serve 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ashmore Green to Reading (13 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Within reach of Ashmore Green are historic houses such as Shaw House (2 miles west) and Benham Park (4.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Ashmore Green is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18, so your event can be anywhere in it. 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. For events just outside Ashmore Green, we cover 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).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Ashmore Green includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Ashmore Green
Can you serve after a service at St. Mark's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van go 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 follow the site rules.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashmore Green?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Ashmore Green
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Evenings in Ashmore Green stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- 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 guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
- 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