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Christmas party fish and chips in Highclere, West Berkshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Highclere and the surrounding area.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
Fresh fish and chips in Highclere
Christmas party fish and chips in Highclere, fried fresh
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater school and PTA Christmas fairs and office Christmas parties.
In winter near Highclere, we need firm ground and light. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Highclere (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. It gets dark in Highclere by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas catering near Highclere
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Highclere. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Michael Archangel draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. A winter fair at a school like Woolton Hill Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
For Christmas parties in RG20, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Local schools include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
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What affects the price in Highclere
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Park the van close to the door.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
Where the van can park in Highclere
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Highclere
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Why choose a fish and chip van in Highclere?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Events we cater in Highclere
It’s hot food on a cold day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Highclere:
- Festive open days
- Festive family gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 4.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
Highclere questions
Is Highclere close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Highclere?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
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 will confirm the rest.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
- 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