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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Chazey Heath
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Chazey Heath.
- Christmas customer days
- Lights switch-on events
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Chazey Heath events
Christmas party fish and chips in Chazey Heath, cooked to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for christmas markets and fairs and christmas family parties.
In winter near Chazey Heath, we need firm ground and light. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Places near Chazey Heath
What else we do in Chazey Heath
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. December in Chazey Heath means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a Christmas party in Chazey Heath
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. For Christmas parties in Chazey Heath, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
A winter fair at a school like Kidmore End Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Tilehurst station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG4, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Pack Saddle pub (under half a mile south)
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Larger groups typically 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.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Chazey Heath and across Reading
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan cover for the queue
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Chazey Heath
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St John the Baptist draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Chazey Heath
Which station is closest to Chazey Heath?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Chazey Heath from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Do you come to Chazey Heath?
Yes, we do. Chazey Heath is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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