West Berkshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Catmore, West Berkshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Catmore? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- New Year parties
A chip van near Catmore
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Catmore
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. We’re often asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and christmas markets and fairs, with cod and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
In a small place like Catmore, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Catmore (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Catmore hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Catmore
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Christmas catering near Catmore
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Catmore come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Catmore; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG20, we can fry fresh for your guests. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Catmore?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
In Catmore and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas customer days
- Lights switch-on events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Staff Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Margaret draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
What else we do in Catmore
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Catmore questions
Is Catmore 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.
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Plan your Christmas party in Catmore around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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