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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Tilehurst events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Tilehurst.
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- End-of-year club parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Tilehurst events
FAQs for Tilehurst
What’s the nearest station to Tilehurst?
Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
How far is Tilehurst from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Tilehurst
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. On the menu are gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for depot Christmas treats and new Year parties.
For a Christmas get-together near Tilehurst, a chip van on the drive is a treat. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Tilehurst (RG31, RG30)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Keep the queue dry
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Tilehurst?
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
A chip van compared with other options
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat in Tilehurst. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Tilehurst hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. December in Tilehurst means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Christmas catering near Tilehurst
Tilehurst is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. For a Christmas party in Tilehurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Tilehurst. Tilehurst is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Park Lane Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If a church like Tilehurst Methodist Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RG31 and RG30. From Ash Road, Tyle Road and Riley Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For Christmas parties just outside Tilehurst, we cover Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-east), Norcot (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south-east) and Purley on Thames (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north-west), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Tilehurst includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Butchers Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Tilehurst
Also in Tilehurst
- 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