Wokingham · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Barkham events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Barkham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
Planning an event in Barkham?
Barkham: your questions answered
Is Barkham close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Barkham?
The closest is Wokingham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Barkham
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Whether it is christmas customer days and christmas fairs at schools, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
For a Christmas party near Barkham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. An afternoon Christmas party in Barkham can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm; light the path to the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
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.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies in advance
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Events we cater in Barkham
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
If people are coming by rail, Wokingham station is about 1.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
Christmas parties in Barkham: local tips
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. In and around Barkham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Barkham is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
If a church like Church of St James is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like The Coombes Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG40 and RG41, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Barkham Road and Barkham Street, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Public House And Smithy (within half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Barkham hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Barkham
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Barkham
More for events in Barkham
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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