West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hermitage events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Hermitage.
- Christmas customer days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Hermitage
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Hermitage
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. For family Christmas get-togethers and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a Christmas party near Hermitage, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Planning a Christmas party in Hermitage
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Hermitage to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hermitage is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hermitage to Reading (13 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Newbury Racecourse station, about 4 miles south, is the nearest station. A Christmas fair at Holy Trinity is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hermitage, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in RG18, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). The countryside around Hermitage includes Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or RG18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Book as early as possible for December
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Plan cover for the queue
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Other occasions in Hermitage
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Plan your Christmas party in Hermitage around the dark: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
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.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Hermitage and the whole of West Berkshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Hermitage: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Hermitage?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 4 miles south of the centre.
Do you cover Hermitage?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hermitage. For a quote, use our quote form.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Occasions we serve in Hermitage
It’s hot food on a cold day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hermitage, people book us for events such as:
- Lights switch-on events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
A winter fair at a school like Hermitage Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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