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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for The Holt events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in The Holt.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for The Holt events
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. December in The Holt means early darkness: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Christmas party fish and chips in The Holt, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We are often asked to cater depot Christmas treats and club and society Christmas socials, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a Christmas party near The Holt, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Nearby places to The Holt
Other occasions in The Holt
The Holt in December: what to know
The Holt is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. From the centre of The Holt to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Robert Piggott CofE Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG10, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Blakes Lane and Bath Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside The Holt, we also cover Kiln Green (1 mile east), Hare Hatch (1 mile south-west), Ruscombe (2 miles south-west), Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles south-east) and Twyford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles north-west) and St Mark's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near The Holt include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Check the van can park on site
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- December Fridays go first: book early
When service is finished, we pack up.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
The Holt questions
Is The Holt too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is The Holt from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Get in touch with the date.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in The Holt
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Lights switch-on events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
For colleagues travelling by train, Wargrave station is about 1.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s one dish. A chip van gives a choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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