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Christmas party fish and chips in Whitley, Reading
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Whitley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Festive open days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Planning an event in Whitley?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Whitley
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. Whether it is christmas lunches for shift teams and lights switch-on events, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
In Whitley, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Whitley
Is Whitley close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Whitley?
Reading Green Park station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Whitley?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. It gets dark in Whitley by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Nearby places to Whitley
More for events in Whitley
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Whitley? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Christmas catering near Whitley
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. Tell us where your Christmas party in Whitley will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 34 places across Reading.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Agnes can book the van as a hot-food stall. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Reading Green Park station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over RG2, RG1 and RG19 and the streets around it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Whitley we cover include Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Whitley includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile north-west) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find World Turned Upside Down pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Collect allergies in advance
- Put allergy details in writing
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Events we cater in Whitley
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
In Whitley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like John Madejski Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- 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