West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Stratfield Mortimer
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Stratfield Mortimer and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Festive open days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Planning an event in Stratfield Mortimer?
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Stratfield Mortimer
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal, without anyone leaving site. Typical bookings include staff Christmas parties and christmas socials for clubs, with pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
For a Christmas party near Stratfield Mortimer, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Christmas catering near Stratfield Mortimer
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. People in Stratfield Mortimer book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Stratfield Mortimer is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Stratfield Mortimer to Reading (about 6 miles away).
If a church like Saint John The Evangelist is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. If people are coming by rail, Stratfield Mortimer has its own station, Mortimer station.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Stratfield Mortimer includes Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Stratfield Mortimer include The Willink School (2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Horse and Groom pub (0.7 miles west)
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why Stratfield Mortimer hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Stratfield Mortimer and across West Berkshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
See how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your Christmas party. December in Stratfield Mortimer means early darkness: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
FAQs for Stratfield Mortimer
How far is Stratfield Mortimer from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Stratfield Mortimer?
Stratfield Mortimer has its own station: Mortimer station.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is typically wise, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
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What else we do in Stratfield Mortimer
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
- Check the van can park on site
Plan cover for the queue.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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