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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Burghclere Common events
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Burghclere Common? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas socials for clubs
Planning an event in Burghclere Common?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Burghclere Common
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We serve gravy, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for festive gatherings after Christmas and festive open days.
For a Christmas party near Burghclere Common, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a Christmas party in Burghclere Common
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Burghclere Common is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. 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 16 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Clere School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 2.7 miles north.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Burghclere Common include Horris Hill School (0.6 miles north-west) and Burghclere Primary School (0.8 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Burghclere Common
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on events
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas socials for clubs
If a church like Church of the Ascension is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there’s a minimum
A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Burghclere Common and the whole of West Berkshire
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Burghclere Common
Could you trade in Sandleford Priory?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Burghclere Common?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Burghclere Common?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening typically works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan cover for the queue
- December Fridays go first: book early
Plan cover for the queue.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Burghclere Common; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Burghclere Common
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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