Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Ashley, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Ashley.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive open days
A chip van near Ashley
Christmas party fish and chips in Ashley, cooked to order
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Typical bookings include PTA Christmas events and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
Around Ashley, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What affects the price in Ashley
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Check the van can park on site
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Questions from Ashley
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Ashley?
The closest is New Milton station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Will the weather be a problem?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. An afternoon Christmas party in Ashley can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:05pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Read more
For event organisers in Ashley
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Christmas catering near Ashley
Ashley is about 4 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Bookings in Ashley come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ashley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ashley to Southampton (15 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ashley Junior School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Train travellers will want to know that New Milton station is about 0.7 miles away. Ashley is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 5 miles of Ashley, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH25 and SO41, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Local streets include Franklin Road, Miller Close and Manor Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in New Milton (1 mile south-west), Hordle (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile north-west), Tiptoe (1 mile north-east) and Barton on Sea (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1.4 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.3 miles east). Within reach you will find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include Ballard School (0.7 miles west) and The Arnewood School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (0.9 miles north)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ashley
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas customer days
If a church like St. Peter's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
Nearby places to Ashley
More for events in Ashley
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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