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Christmas party fish and chips in Arborfield, Reading
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Arborfield.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Book the van in Arborfield
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Send people out in groups.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Christmas party fish and chips in Arborfield, fried fresh
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Whether it’s festive gatherings after Christmas and work Christmas parties, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In winter near Arborfield, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Towns and villages near Arborfield
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Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Arborfield?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
- PTA Christmas events
- End-of-year customer events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Coombes Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Arborfield: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Arborfield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Arborfield?
Winnersh station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
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 will confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Plan your Christmas party in Arborfield around the dark: the light goes at 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.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Christmas catering near Arborfield
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. For Christmas parties in Arborfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Winnersh station is about 2.5 miles away. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Bartholomew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RG2 and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Arborfield we cover include Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Arborfield include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Swan Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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