Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Anthill Common, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Anthill Common. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Planning an event in Anthill Common?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Anthill Common
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Typical bookings include christmas markets and fairs and school and PTA Christmas fairs, serving gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Anthill Common, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Christmas catering near Anthill Common
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Around Anthill Common, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Anthill Common, we also cover Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Anthill Common includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox and Hounds pub (within half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Anthill Common in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Anthill Common
What else we do in Anthill Common
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Anthill Common
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover Anthill Common and the whole of Hampshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Check the van can park on site
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Afterwards, we pack up.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Anthill Common questions
Is Anthill Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Anthill Common from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Anthill Common?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Depot Christmas treats
- PTA Christmas events
- End-of-year customer events
- Club and society Christmas socials
For colleagues travelling by train, Portchester station is about 4.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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