Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Andover events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Andover.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Andover
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Andover
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too, if the date suits. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-year club parties and festive gatherings after Christmas, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Christmas parties in Andover are often at workplaces and clubs. A chip van needs a level, lit spot nearby. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Andover
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Andover
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Andover, so put the van where there’s good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Andover? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Andover
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
Whatever the occasion in Andover, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
If people are coming by rail, Andover station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
Common questions in Andover
What’s the nearest station to Andover?
Andover station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
How far is Andover from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Book as early as possible for December
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send round an allergy question
Send people out in groups.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Also near Andover
More for events in Andover
Christmas parties in Andover: local tips
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Andover, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, suit a chip van.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the SP10 and SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on High Street, Goddard Square and London Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find Andover on the A303 and A342, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Andover has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (less than half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Andover include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (less than half a mile east)
- 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