West Berkshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Oare, West Berkshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Oare and across West Berkshire.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips in Oare
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Oare? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Oare
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. For school and PTA Christmas fairs and christmas lunches for shift teams, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In winter near Oare, we need firm ground and light. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Oare (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Christmas parties in Oare: local tips
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Oare is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 4.7 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hermitage Primary School, suit a chip van. Oare is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in RG18, we can bring the van to you. From Manor Lane and Old Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Oare we cover include Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
Towns and villages near Oare
What else we do in Oare
Events we cater in Oare
It’s relaxed and fun.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Bartholomew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Let us know about coeliac disease
When service is finished, we pack up.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oare?
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. It gets dark in Oare by about 4:00pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Common questions in Oare
Is Oare too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Oare?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south of the centre.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
- 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