Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Appleshaw
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Appleshaw and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Appleshaw
Christmas party fish and chips in Appleshaw, cooked to order
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas fairs at schools, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and gravy.
For a Christmas party near Appleshaw, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. An afternoon Christmas party in Appleshaw can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Appleshaw? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
FAQs for Appleshaw
Do you come out to small places like Appleshaw?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Appleshaw close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Towns and villages near Appleshaw
Other occasions in Appleshaw
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Agree the spot with the venue
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Appleshaw?
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- End-of-year club parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Depot Christmas treats
If a church like Church of St Peter in the Wood is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Christmas catering near Appleshaw
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Appleshaw, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Appleshaw to Southampton (23 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.4 miles south-east.
For Christmas parties in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your Christmas party is on Greensey and West Park or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Walnut Tree Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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