West Berkshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Newbury, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Newbury and the surrounding area.
- Festive open days
- End-of-year club parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A chip van near Newbury
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Newbury
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. We are often asked to cater work Christmas parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs, serving mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips.
For a festive get-together in Newbury, fish and chips makes a change from turkey. Keep the van close and well lit. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Newbury
What else we do in Newbury
Festive bookings around Newbury
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Newbury and the surrounding area. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Newbury to Reading (about 15 miles away).
The A4 and A339 make Newbury easy to reach on a dark winter evening. If a church like St Nicolas Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Here we cover the RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Newbury is on the A4 and A339, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Newbury has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Newbury include Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Diamond Tap (under half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Newbury
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Common questions in Newbury
Could you trade in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Newbury?
Newbury has its own station: Newbury station.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Keep the queue dry
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in Newbury; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- 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
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Newbury? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
- 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