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Christmas party fish and chips in Pingewood, Reading
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Pingewood.
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips for Pingewood events
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Pingewood
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. Whether it is christmas customer days and staff Christmas parties, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Pingewood, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
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. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why Pingewood hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Pingewood and across Reading
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Pingewood
More for events in Pingewood
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Pingewood
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Christmas catering near Pingewood
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Christmas parties in Pingewood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The WREN School, suit a chip van.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG30 start with a parking spot for the van. Other places close to Pingewood we cover include Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Pingewood include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. December in Pingewood means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Pingewood
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Pingewood, people book us for occasions like:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Reading Green Park station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
Common questions in Pingewood
Which station is closest to Pingewood?
Reading Green Park station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Pingewood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is normally wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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