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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Tilehurst Within events
Christmas party fish and chips in Tilehurst Within: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas customer days
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
Fresh fish and chips in Tilehurst Within
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Tilehurst Within
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Typical bookings include club and society Christmas socials and lights switch-on events, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
At a festive party in Tilehurst Within, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your Christmas party. An afternoon Christmas party in Tilehurst Within can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:55pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Occasions we serve in Tilehurst Within
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Moorlands Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
Festive bookings around Tilehurst Within
Tilehurst Within is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Tilehurst Within is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Tilehurst Within is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Michael can book the van as a hot-food stall. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the RG30 and RG31 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Usk Road, Ash Road and Tay Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Norcot (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile north-west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (5 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Tilehurst Within is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Tilehurst Within includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles 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. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Check the van can park on site
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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.
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Questions from Tilehurst Within
Could you trade in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Tilehurst Within?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you cover Tilehurst Within?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Tilehurst Within and the rest of Reading. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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