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Christmas party fish and chips in Upper Basildon, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Upper Basildon and across Oxfordshire.
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Upper Basildon
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Upper Basildon
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. Typical bookings include staff Christmas parties and school and PTA Christmas fairs, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a Christmas party near Upper Basildon, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Upper Basildon
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- End-of-year club parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas fairs at schools
Train travellers will want to know that Pangbourne station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Upper Basildon; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Upper Basildon
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Upper Basildon?
The closest is Pangbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Upper Basildon?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Upper Basildon in December: what to know
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. In and around Upper Basildon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Upper Basildon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Upper Basildon to Reading (8 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Basildon C.E. Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. A Christmas fair at St Stephen's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Upper Basildon is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in RG8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- 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