Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Anna Valley
Christmas party fish and chips in Anna Valley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas customer days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Christmas party fish and chips for Anna Valley events
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Christmas party fish and chips in Anna Valley, cooked to order
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Whether it’s PTA Christmas events and office Christmas parties, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a Christmas party near Anna Valley, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. It gets dark in Anna Valley by about 4:00pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Anna Valley in December: what to know
Anna Valley is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Andover station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Christmas parties anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Taskers Drive, White Oak Way and Foundry Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Anna Valley we cover include Little Ann (1 mile south-west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles west) and Amport (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Andover Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Anna Valley includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include John Hanson Community School (0.8 miles north) and Redrice School (1.4 miles south)
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Collect allergies in advance
- Plan cover for the queue
When service is finished, we pack up.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Anna Valley
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Anna Valley book the van for events such as:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Balksbury Junior School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Questions from Anna Valley
Do you come out to small places like Anna Valley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Anna Valley?
Andover station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why Anna Valley hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Anna Valley, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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