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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Burghfield Bridge
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Burghfield Bridge.
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
A chip van near Burghfield Bridge
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Burghfield Bridge
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. We’re frequently asked to cater club and society Christmas socials and work Christmas parties, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a Christmas party near Burghfield Bridge, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Burghfield Bridge
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Burghfield Bridge in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Burghfield Bridge: your questions answered
Is Burghfield Bridge close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Burghfield Bridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Burghfield Bridge
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Burghfield Bridge in December: what to know
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Burghfield Bridge and nearby villages. Burghfield Bridge is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Kennet Valley Primary School, suit a chip van. For colleagues travelling by train, Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RG30. Whether your Christmas party is on Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cunning Man pub (within half a mile north-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