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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Horncastle
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Horncastle and Reading, cooking to order on site.
- Lights switch-on events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas socials for clubs
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How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Horncastle
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for lights switch-on events and new Year parties.
For a Christmas get-together near Horncastle, a chip van on the drive is a treat. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Horncastle hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Horncastle? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. December in Horncastle means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get 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. To send them, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Keep the queue dry
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Check the van can park on site
Send people out in groups.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Also near Horncastle
Also in Horncastle
FAQs for Horncastle
How far is Horncastle from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Horncastle?
Reading West station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Reading included. Find your area.
Christmas parties in Horncastle: local tips
Horncastle is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. For Christmas parties in Horncastle, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Horncastle is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Kennet Valley Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Reading West station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG30 and RG31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Low Lane, Usk Road and Mill Lane, 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 Fords Farm (1 mile south), Southcote (1 mile east), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-west) and Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north). Horncastle is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Horncastle includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (less than half a mile north-east) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Happy Prospect pub (0.7 miles east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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