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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Arborfield Cross events
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Arborfield Cross? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Festive open days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on events
Planning an event in Arborfield Cross?
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Arborfield Cross
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for end-of-year club parties and work Christmas parties.
In winter near Arborfield Cross, we need firm ground and light. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Arborfield Cross?
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- End-of-year club parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Coombes Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. December in Arborfield Cross means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Events in Arborfield Cross and across Reading
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Arborfield Cross
Could you trade in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Is Arborfield Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if it is raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Places near Arborfield Cross
What else we do in Arborfield Cross
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Book as early as possible for December
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Have a back-up for special diets
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Festive bookings around Arborfield Cross
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Christmas parties in Arborfield Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Bartholomew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that Winnersh station is about 2.7 miles away.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG2, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Within reach you will find South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Arborfield Cross include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Swan Inn (within half a mile north)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
- 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