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Christmas party fish and chips in Ashampstead Green, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ashampstead Green and the surrounding area.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive open days
Fresh fish and chips in Ashampstead Green
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Ashampstead Green
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. Typical bookings include christmas customer days and work Christmas parties, serving cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In winter near Ashampstead Green, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Ashampstead Green (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Ashampstead Green in December: what to know
Ashampstead Green is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Ashampstead Green as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 3.1 miles north-east. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Ashampstead Green; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We serve Christmas parties across RG8 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Ashampstead (1 mile south), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Hartslock.
Places near Ashampstead Green
What else we do in Ashampstead Green
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Ashampstead Green, so put the van where there’s good light.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
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, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Plan cover for the queue
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Choose a lit spot for the van
When service is finished, we pack up.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Events we cater in Ashampstead Green
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas family parties
If a church like Church of St Clement is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ashampstead Green
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Ashampstead Green
What’s the nearest station to Ashampstead Green?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is Ashampstead Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Ashampstead Green?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ashampstead Green.
- 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