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Christmas party fish and chips in Shinfield, Reading
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Shinfield.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas party fish and chips for Shinfield events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Shinfield
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and festive family gatherings.
Around Shinfield, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Festive bookings around Shinfield
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Tell us where your Christmas party in Shinfield will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 34 places in Reading.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG2, we can bring the van to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Shinfield is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bell & Bottle pub (within half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check the van can park on site
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Plan cover for the queue.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Nearby places to Shinfield
What else we do in Shinfield
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Shinfield: your questions answered
Is Shinfield close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
When should we book for December?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What happens on the day
There is 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. It gets dark in Shinfield by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Shinfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Shinfield
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- End-of-year customer events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, suit a chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- 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