Wokingham · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Hare Hatch, Wokingham
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Hare Hatch and Wokingham, cooking to order on site.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive family gatherings
- End-of-year customer events
A chip van near Hare Hatch
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Hare Hatch
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. Whether it’s christmas customer days and work Christmas parties, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Hare Hatch, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Festive bookings around Hare Hatch
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hare Hatch. Hare Hatch is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St James is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Robert Piggott CofE Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
For Christmas parties in RG10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? 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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hare Hatch
How far is Hare Hatch from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Plan your Christmas party in Hare Hatch around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hare Hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. 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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Send allergies to us in writing
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
- 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