West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Cold Ash
Fish and chip van hire in Cold Ash: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Festive get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in Cold Ash
Who books fish and chip van hire in Cold Ash?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Cold Ash book the van for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
If guests are travelling by rail, Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
Fish and chip van hire in Cold Ash, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. For wakes and celebrations of life and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In a rural place like Cold Ash, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Cold Ash (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cold Ash: venues, parking and local tips
Cold Ash is about 2 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Cold Ash as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Cold Ash are Shaw House (2.4 miles west) and Benham Park (4.6 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St. Mark's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Cold Ash is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area. Streets in the area include Harewood Drive, Johnson's Lane and Walters Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Cold Ash, we cover 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). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Cold Ash includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local schools include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Cold Ash
How far is Cold Ash from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Cold Ash?
Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Cold Ash?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Places near Cold Ash
What else we do in Cold Ash
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evenings in Cold Ash 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
- 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