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Christmas party fish and chips in Burghfield Common, West Berkshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Burghfield Common.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas party fish and chips for Burghfield Common events
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Christmas party fish and chips in Burghfield Common, fried fresh
The van parks outside and serves hot food. Whether it is christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Around Burghfield Common, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Burghfield Common in December: what to know
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Burghfield Common and nearby villages. Burghfield Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For colleagues travelling by train, Mortimer station is about 2.2 miles away.
Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Common is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burghfield Common include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Burghfield Common include The Willink School (under half a mile west) and The Willink School (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
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 generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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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. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Plan your Christmas party in Burghfield Common around the dark: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Common questions in Burghfield Common
Is Burghfield Common close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Burghfield Common?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Burghfield Common and across West Berkshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Burghfield Common
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Burghfield Common book the van for events such as:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas markets and fairs
A winter fair at a school like Garland Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burghfield Common? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
What affects the price in Burghfield Common
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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