Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Alton, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Alton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Planning an event in Alton?
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send round an allergy question
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Alton
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for christmas family parties and depot Christmas treats.
In Alton, a chip van is a welcome change at Christmas. Plan lighting and a short walk to the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Alton
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year club parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
Alton in December: what to know
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in the GU34 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Alton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Alton to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
With the A339 and B3004 nearby, December journeys to Alton are straightforward. If people are coming by rail, there is a station right in Alton: Alton station.
Anywhere in GU34, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Alton include the A339 and B3004, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. For Christmas parties just outside Alton, we cover Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Schools near Alton include Amery Hill School (within half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (within half a mile south-east)
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Alton
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Alton hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Plan your Christmas party in Alton around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, tell us 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Alton
How far is Alton from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Alton?
Alton station, in Alton itself.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Alton.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Places near Alton
More for events in Alton
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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