Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Abshot
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Abshot. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips in Abshot
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Abshot
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater work Christmas parties and PTA Christmas events.
Near Abshot, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
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Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Abshot in late December is 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Abshot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Abshot
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Festive bookings around Abshot
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Around Abshot, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Abshot is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Abshot to Southampton (7 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St John draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 2 miles north. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO14, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Schools near Abshot include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For event organisers in Abshot
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Abshot
How far is Abshot from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Abshot?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Send us your date and site details.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you come to Abshot?
We do. Abshot is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Occasions we serve in Abshot
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Whatever the occasion in Abshot, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- PTA Christmas events
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Locks Heath Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- 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