Wokingham · England
Christmas party fish and chips in California, Wokingham
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across California and Wokingham, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas customer days
- PTA Christmas events
Planning an event in California?
Christmas party fish and chips in California, fried fresh
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for christmas fairs at schools and new Year parties.
In a small place like California, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
For event organisers in California
Organising a club, school or community event in California? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
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Where the van can park in California
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. By about 3:55pm in late December, it’s dark in California; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
California in December: what to know
California is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. From the centre of California to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. California is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St James is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If people are coming by rail, Crowthorne station is about 2.4 miles away.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG40 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Warren Lane, White Horse Lane and Fernbank or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Arborfield Garrison (1 mile west), Finchampstead (1 mile south-east), Barkham (1 mile north), Langley Common (1 mile north-west) and Eversley (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-east), Woodley (5 miles north), Earley (5 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Horseshoe Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Oak pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in California?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Wokingham, including California
See how we price and the cost guide.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in California?
It’s relaxed and fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- End-of-year club parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- End-of-year customer events
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Gorse Ride Junior School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
California questions
Is California too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is California close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
- 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