Wokingham · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Reading, Wokingham
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Reading.
- End-of-year customer events
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
Planning an event in Reading?
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Reading?
It’s relaxed and fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Reading and Wokingham:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year customer events
- End-of-year club parties
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Coley Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Reading
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and work Christmas parties.
Christmas bookings in Reading range from work parties to family gatherings. The van needs a lit, level spot. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
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 typically the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
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.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Sunset in Reading in late December is about 3:55pm, 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 access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Places near Reading
What else we do in Reading
Christmas catering near Reading
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Across the RG6 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Reading is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. With the A4 and A33 nearby, December journeys to Reading are straightforward.
Here we cover the RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 postcode area. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place, wherever the van can park. You will find Reading on the A4 and A33, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
A little further out are The Oracle (less than half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Reading includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Schools near Reading include Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Former Kennet Arms (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send round an allergy question
Afterwards, we pack up.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Reading
How far is Reading from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
- 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