Wokingham · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Lower Earley events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Lower Earley and Wokingham, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas customer days
Book the van in Lower Earley
Planning a Christmas party in Lower Earley
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. People in Lower Earley book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Trinity Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Radstock Primary School, suit a chip van.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RG6 and RG41 and the streets around it. Local streets include Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Lower Earley we cover include Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Lower Earley is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Earley includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north) and Crosfields School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Poachers pub (1 mile east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.4 miles north-west)
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Lower Earley
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and end-of-year club parties.
In Lower Earley, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. An afternoon Christmas party in Lower Earley can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Lower Earley, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Earley?
It’s relaxed and fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- New Year parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- PTA Christmas events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Earley station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
Lower Earley questions
What’s the nearest station to Lower Earley?
The closest is Earley station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can the van park in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Wokingham, including Lower Earley
- A van that becomes part of the event
Where the van can park in Lower Earley
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Lower Earley
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Send allergies to us in writing
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- How far we travel
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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