Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Ampfield, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ampfield? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year customer events
Christmas party fish and chips in Ampfield
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Ampfield hosts choose us
- Events in Ampfield and across Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Christmas party fish and chips in Ampfield, fried fresh
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and christmas socials for clubs.
For a Christmas party near Ampfield, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Ampfield?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
These are some of the bookings we take in Ampfield and Hampshire:
- Christmas customer days
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
If a church like Church of St Mark is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Christmas catering near Ampfield
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ampfield and the surrounding area. Ampfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ampfield to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
With the A3090 nearby, December journeys to Ampfield are straightforward. A winter fair at a school like Ampfield Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. From Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the A3090, Ampfield is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Ampfield includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Mountbatten School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Nearby places to Ampfield
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FAQs for Ampfield
How far is Ampfield from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Ampfield?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you serve in the cold?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is typically wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. It gets dark in Ampfield by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
- 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