West Berkshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Wickham, West Berkshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Wickham.
- End-of-year customer events
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on events
Christmas party fish and chips in Wickham
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Wickham
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater festive open days and club and society Christmas socials.
For a Christmas party near Wickham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Wickham (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your Christmas party. Sunset in Wickham in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Wickham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Towns and villages near Wickham
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Wickham?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wickham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs at schools
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Swithin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Common questions in Wickham
Which station is closest to Wickham?
Kintbury station, about 3 miles south of the centre.
Is Wickham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you come to Wickham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Wickham is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
Festive bookings around Wickham
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In and around Wickham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 155 places across West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Wickham to Reading (20 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School, suit a chip van. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 3 miles south. Wickham is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Wickham, we also cover Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wickham include Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile west)
For event organisers in Wickham
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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