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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Shiplake Cross events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Shiplake Cross. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
Christmas party fish and chips in Shiplake Cross
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Shiplake Cross
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. For office Christmas parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
In winter near Shiplake Cross, we need firm ground and light. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Christmas catering near Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in the RG9 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Shiplake Cross is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. If people are coming by rail, Shiplake station is about 1.1 miles away.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RG9. From Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For Christmas parties just outside Shiplake Cross, we cover Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Open spaces near Shiplake Cross include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Shiplake Cross include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Shiplake Cross
What’s the nearest station to Shiplake Cross?
Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Shiplake Cross?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Shiplake Cross?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Shiplake Cross? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Nearby places to Shiplake Cross
What else we do in Shiplake Cross
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
The process
You don’t need to do much 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. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Shiplake Cross; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Shiplake Cross
It is hot food on a cold day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Shiplake Cross, people book us for occasions like:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Shiplake Church of England School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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