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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Sonning
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 Sonning.
- Festive family gatherings
- New Year parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Fresh fish and chips in Sonning
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. An afternoon Christmas party in Sonning can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Sonning, cooked to order
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater PTA Christmas events and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Sonning, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What affects the price in Sonning
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Sonning in December: what to know
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. From the centre of Sonning to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Andrew's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sonning Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Sonning sits on or near the B478 and B4446, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. For Christmas parties just outside Sonning, we cover Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sonning include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reading Blue Coat School (within half a mile west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bull Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Sonning
- We cover Sonning and the whole of Reading
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Sonning?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
Train travellers will want to know that Twyford station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for Sonning
What’s the nearest station to Sonning?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Could you trade in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
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’ll send a quote.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Reading included. Find your area.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date.
Places near Sonning
Also in Sonning
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Sonning
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For event organisers in Sonning
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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