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Christmas party fish and chips in Wickham Heath, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Wickham Heath and across West Berkshire.
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive open days
- End-of-year club parties
Planning an event in Wickham Heath?
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Flag any coeliac guests
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Christmas party fish and chips in Wickham Heath, cooked to order
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people are not outside for long. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for christmas socials for clubs and office Christmas parties.
Near Wickham Heath, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Wickham Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, it’s dark in Wickham Heath by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wickham Heath?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See how we price or the cost guide.
Places near Wickham Heath
Other occasions in Wickham Heath
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Wickham Heath questions
How far is Wickham Heath from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wickham Heath?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wickham Heath.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
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.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wickham Heath
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Planning a Christmas party in Wickham Heath
Wickham Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Wickham Heath or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Wickham Heath to Reading (about 18 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 2.7 miles south-west. A Christmas fair at Parish Church of St Andrew is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Wickham Heath, we also cover Stockcross (1 mile south-east), Boxford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Benham (2 miles south), Bagnor (2 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.5 miles south-east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell pub (0.9 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Wickham Heath
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Club and society Christmas socials
- PTA Christmas events
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Stockcross C.E. School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 normally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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