Wokingham · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Hurst
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 Hurst.
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Office Christmas parties
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Questions from Hurst
What’s the nearest station to Hurst?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Hurst from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Christmas party fish and chips in Hurst, fried fresh
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. On the menu are gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for new Year parties and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
Near Hurst, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Hurst
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas customer days
A winter fair at a school like St Nicholas Church of England Primary gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Where the van can park in Hurst
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Hurst
Also in Hurst
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
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. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Christmas parties in Hurst: local tips
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Around Hurst, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Hurst is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. A Christmas fair at Hurst Gospel Hall is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RG10 and the streets around it. Local streets include Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Hurst, we also cover Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
- Schools near Hurst include Waingels College (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Green Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Hurst and the whole of Wokingham
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send round an allergy question
- Check the van can park on site
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In December, it’s dark in Hurst by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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