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Christmas party fish and chips in Littlestead Green, Reading
Christmas party fish and chips in Littlestead Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- New Year parties
- Festive open days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Littlestead Green
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Christmas party fish and chips in Littlestead Green, cooked to order
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. Popular choices include curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for end-of-year club parties and depot Christmas treats.
In winter near Littlestead Green, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Service time
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Littlestead Green, so put the van where there is good light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the van can park on site
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
- Plan cover for the queue
For a work party, food early in the evening generally works best.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Towns and villages near Littlestead Green
Also in Littlestead Green
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Littlestead Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Festive bookings around Littlestead Green
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Christmas parties in Littlestead Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Littlestead Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
A winter fair at a school like St Martin's Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Reading station, about 2.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Row Lane and Foxhill Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Littlestead Green, we also cover Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Littlestead Green includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Schools near Littlestead Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Littlestead Green
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Littlestead Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Work Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs at schools
A Christmas fair at All Saints Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
Littlestead Green: your questions answered
Is Littlestead Green close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Littlestead Green?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
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’ll take it from there.
What happens if it rains?
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.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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.
- 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