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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Caversham Park Village
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Caversham Park Village.
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
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About our Christmas party fish and chips in Caversham Park Village
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people are not outside for long. Whether it’s festive family gatherings and work Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
At a festive party in Caversham Park Village, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- December Fridays go first: book early
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Festive bookings around Caversham Park Village
Caversham Park Village is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We cover Caversham Park Village as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Caversham Park Village is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
If a church like All Saints Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Caversham Park Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Anywhere in RG4, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Foxhill Lane, Lowfield Road and Newton Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Caversham Park Village, we also cover Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Emmer Green (1 mile west), Caversham (1 mile south-west), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Play Hatch (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Caversham Park Village includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1 mile west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.5 miles west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Caversham Park Village in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Caversham Park Village
How far is Caversham Park Village from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Caversham Park Village
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
Whatever the occasion in Caversham Park Village, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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