Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Chavey Down
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Chavey Down and the surrounding area.
- Lights switch-on events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Chavey Down
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Chavey Down
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people are not outside for long. We serve curry sauce, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and festive open days.
In winter near Chavey Down, we need firm ground and light. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Chavey Down (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Chavey Down, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Christmas parties in Chavey Down: local tips
Chavey Down is about 2 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For a Christmas party in Chavey Down, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Chavey Down is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like LVS Ascot, hot fish and chips goes down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Martins Heron station, about 1 mile south-west.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL5. Streets in the area include Church Road, North Road and Long Hill Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Chavey Down, we also cover Warfield Park (1 mile north-west), Winkfield Row (1 mile north), Martins Heron (1 mile south-west), Bullbrook (1 mile west) and Whitegrove (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.7 miles west) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Chavey Down includes Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Chavey Down include Whitegrove Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Garth Hill College (1.6 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Have a back-up for special diets
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Chavey Down questions
Is Chavey Down too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Chavey Down from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Chavey Down?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening generally works best. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Chavey Down
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. An afternoon Christmas party in Chavey Down can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Chavey Down
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Chavey Down:
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Martin's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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