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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Lower Caversham
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Lower Caversham and Reading, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- PTA Christmas events
- Club and society Christmas socials
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Caversham
Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Caversham, cooked to order
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas markets and fairs and school and PTA Christmas fairs.
At a festive party in Lower Caversham, the van on the drive goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Keep the queue dry
- Confirm allergies by email
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
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For event organisers in Lower Caversham
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Lower Caversham
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Plan your Christmas party in Lower Caversham around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Lower Caversham
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Common questions in Lower Caversham
Is Lower Caversham close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Lower Caversham?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to Lower Caversham?
Yes, we do. Lower Caversham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When should we eat?
Food early on is typically wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Planning a Christmas party in Lower Caversham
Lower Caversham is about 1 mile south of Caversham, in Reading. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Lower Caversham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Lower Caversham is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we bring the van.
If a church like St John the Baptist is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like St Anne's Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG4 and RG1, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Star Road, Send Road and Mill Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For Christmas parties just outside Lower Caversham, we cover Newtown (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north) and Reading (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles west), Shinfield (4 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (3 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1 mile south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Lower Caversham include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles north-west) and Kendrick School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Cow Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.8 miles south)
- 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