Wokingham · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Newtown, Wokingham
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Newtown.
- End-of-year customer events
- Depot Christmas treats
- New Year parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Newtown events
Christmas party fish and chips in Newtown, cooked to order
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, with service timed to each group. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater festive open days and family Christmas get-togethers.
In Newtown, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
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What else we do in Newtown
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Newtown
Is Newtown close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Wokingham. See all areas.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Newtown in December: what to know
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Newtown, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Newtown is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as New Town Primary School, suit a chip van. A Christmas fair at St John and St Stephen is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG1, RG6 and RG4, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For Christmas parties just outside Newtown, we cover Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Newtown has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Newtown includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Newtown include Bulmershe College (under half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fisherman's Cottage pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking 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 in Newtown. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Newtown and across Wokingham
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
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. The frying and serving are down to us. Plan your Christmas party in Newtown around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Newtown
It’s relaxed and fun.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas family parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Staff Christmas parties
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Reading station, about 1.1 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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