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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Whitley Wood events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Whitley Wood and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Lights switch-on events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Book the van in Whitley Wood
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Christmas party fish and chips in Whitley Wood, fried fresh
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Typical bookings include end-of-year club parties and end-of-year customer events, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
At a festive party in Whitley Wood, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
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Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Whitley Wood
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send round an allergy question
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Plan cover for the queue
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Whitley Wood: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Whitley Wood?
Reading Green Park station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Whitley Wood from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Contact us with the date.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Whitley Wood?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- End-of-year customer events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Depot Christmas treats
A winter fair at a school like Geoffrey Field Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Christmas catering near Whitley Wood
Whitley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Earley, in Reading. We cover Whitley Wood as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Whitley Wood is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
Whitley Wood is on or near the M4, so we can reach it easily in winter. Train travellers will want to know that Reading Green Park station is about 1.9 miles away.
This part of Reading takes in RG2, RG7 and RG6, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Tidman Road, Church Lane and Spencer Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the M4, Whitley Wood is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. If your venue is just outside Whitley Wood, we also cover Whitley (1 mile north), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west), Shinfield (1 mile south-east), Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-west) and Ryeish Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), West Reading (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Whitley Wood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Oracle (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Schools near Whitley Wood include John Madejski Academy (0.6 miles north) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.8 miles north-east)
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Whitley Wood. Sunset in Whitley Wood in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Whitley Wood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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- 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