Oxfordshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Basildon, Oxfordshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Lower Basildon? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas customer days
Planning an event in Lower Basildon?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 generally the easier option.
Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Basildon, fried fresh
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. For lights switch-on events and end-of-year customer events, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
Near Lower Basildon, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Lower Basildon (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Lower Basildon
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Basildon, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- PTA Christmas events
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
If a church like St Bartholomew's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
Where the van can park in Lower Basildon
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. It gets dark in Lower Basildon by about 3:55pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Lower Basildon in December: what to know
Lower Basildon is about 7 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. In and around Lower Basildon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Lower Basildon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lower Basildon to Reading (7 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Lower Basildon is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in RG8, we can bring the van to you. For Christmas parties just outside Lower Basildon, we cover Goring (2 miles north), Elvendon (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles north-west), South Stoke (3 miles north) and Hungerford Green (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Tavern (less than half a mile north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why Lower Basildon hosts choose us
- We cover Lower Basildon and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
FAQs for Lower Basildon
What’s the nearest station to Lower Basildon?
Goring & Streatley station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Lower Basildon close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
When should we book for December?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
- 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