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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Earlstone Common
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Earlstone Common.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Earlstone Common
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Christmas party fish and chips in Earlstone Common, fried fresh
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We are often asked to cater office Christmas parties and end-of-year club parties, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Earlstone Common, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Earlstone Common in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Common questions in Earlstone Common
Which station is closest to Earlstone Common?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can the van park in Sandleford Priory?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Festive bookings around Earlstone Common
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Around Earlstone Common, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Earlstone Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Newbury station, about 3 miles north, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Clere School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG20, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Earlstone Common, we also cover Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Earlstone Common include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Burghclere Primary School (0.6 miles south) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Collect allergies in advance
- Check the van can park on site
Send people out in groups.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Earlstone Common? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Occasions we serve in Earlstone Common
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Festive family gatherings
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
A Christmas fair at Church of the Ascension is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- 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