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Christmas party fish and chips in Longlane, West Berkshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Longlane: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas family parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Longlane
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Longlane
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. Whether it is christmas fairs at schools and new Year parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Longlane, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Longlane. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Longlane and the whole of West Berkshire
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Longlane?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- PTA Christmas events
- Staff Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Curridge Primary School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Common questions in Longlane
Is Longlane too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Longlane?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
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.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Longlane.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your Christmas party. December in Longlane means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What else we do in Longlane
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Christmas catering near Longlane
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Longlane and the surrounding area. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Longlane to Reading (about 13 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Holy Trinity is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For colleagues travelling by train, Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Longlane is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We serve Christmas parties across RG18 and the streets around it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
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:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Collect allergies in advance
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Plan cover for the queue.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
- 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