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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Shiplake
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 Shiplake.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas customer days
Christmas party fish and chips in Shiplake
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Christmas party fish and chips in Shiplake, fried fresh
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. For depot Christmas treats and new Year parties, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a Christmas party near Shiplake, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. At about 3:55pm in late December, it gets dark in Shiplake, so put the van where there is good light.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Shiplake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Shiplake?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive family gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Shiplake Church of England School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
Questions from Shiplake
Is Shiplake close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Festive bookings around Shiplake
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Around Shiplake, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Shiplake is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east. A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
For Christmas parties in RG9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Shiplake, we also cover Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Shiplake includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shiplake include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Shiplake
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Shiplake and across Oxfordshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan cover for the queue
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
Send people out in groups.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Places near Shiplake
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Where the van can park in Shiplake
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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