Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Ashton
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ashton? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Ashton
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We are frequently asked to cater work Christmas parties and PTA Christmas events, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
In a small place like Ashton, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Ashton questions
How far is Ashton from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ashton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you cover Ashton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Ashton and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Occasions we serve in Ashton
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas customer days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bishops Waltham Infant School, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Christmas catering near Ashton
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Ashton or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ashton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ashton to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of SO32. If your venue is just outside Ashton, we also cover Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashton includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Ashton in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ashton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan cover for the queue
- Book as early as possible for December
When service is finished, we pack up.
Festive lights by the van look great.
- 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