West Berkshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Great Shefford, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Great Shefford and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas customer days
Planning an event in Great Shefford?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Great Shefford
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Whether it is office Christmas parties and christmas socials for clubs, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
In winter near Great Shefford, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Great Shefford (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Nearby places to Great Shefford
Other occasions in Great Shefford
FAQs for Great Shefford
Is Great Shefford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Great Shefford from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Great Shefford.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Great Shefford?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Great Shefford book the van for events such as:
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A winter fair at a school like Shefford C.E. Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in Great Shefford around the dark: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Agree the spot with the venue
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Great Shefford hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Great Shefford
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Christmas catering near Great Shefford
Great Shefford is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Great Shefford, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Great Shefford is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Great Shefford is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Station Road, The Mead and Miller's Field or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Great Shefford we cover include East Shefford (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile south-east), East Garston (2 miles north-west), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston Woodlands (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Great Shefford include Sole Common Pond.
- 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