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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Trench Green events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Trench Green and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Work Christmas parties
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Trench Green
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. For family Christmas get-togethers and festive open days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Trench Green, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Christmas parties in Trench Green: local tips
Trench Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Trench Green, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Trench Green is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
A winter fair at a school like Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If people are coming by rail, Tilehurst station is about 1.7 miles away.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG4, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Trench Green we cover include Chazey Heath (1 mile east), Mapledurham (1 mile south-west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (2 miles south) and Tilehurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (7 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south-east) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.6 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Pack Horse Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in Trench Green around the dark: sunset is about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Trench Green? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Keep the queue dry
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Trench Green
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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 usually the easier option.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
FAQs for Trench Green
Which station is closest to Trench Green?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How far is Trench Green from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Events we cater in Trench Green
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Festive open days
- Work Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
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- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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