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Christmas party fish and chips in West Reading, Reading
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across West Reading and Reading, cooking to order on site.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
Book the van in West Reading
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in West Reading
The van parks outside and serves hot food. Typical bookings include PTA Christmas events and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, with pie and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
At a festive party in West Reading, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Reading? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
FAQs for West Reading
How far is West Reading from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to West Reading?
Reading West station, in West Reading itself.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas parties in West Reading: local tips
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. From the centre of West Reading to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. West Reading is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we bring the van.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mark can book the van as a hot-food stall. For colleagues travelling by train, Reading West station is in West Reading itself.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RG30, RG1 and RG31 and the streets around it. Local streets include Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A4 close by, West Reading is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (within half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose And Thistle Public House (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. In December, it is dark in West Reading by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Collect allergies in advance
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Also near West Reading
Other occasions in West Reading
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in West Reading?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in West Reading and Reading:
- Festive family gatherings
- New Year parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on events
A winter fair at a school like Battle School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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