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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Norcot events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Norcot. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Norcot events
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Norcot
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. Whether it is staff Christmas parties and christmas family parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In Norcot, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Norcot?
It’s hot food on a cold day, served fast.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Norcot, people book us for events such as:
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive family gatherings
Train travellers will want to know that Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Towns and villages near Norcot
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Norcot questions
Could you trade in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Norcot?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Norcot.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, it is dark in Norcot by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Norcot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Send round an allergy question
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Christmas catering near Norcot
Norcot is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. In and around Norcot, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Norcot is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Meadow Park Academy, suit a chip van. Christmas fairs at a church such as Tilehurst Methodist Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Here we cover the RG30 and RG31 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Ash Road, Tay Road and Tyle Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Norcot has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Norcot include Prospect School (1 mile south) and Battle School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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