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Christmas party fish and chips in Ashurst, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ashurst.
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year customer events
- New Year parties
Fresh fish and chips in Ashurst
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Ashurst
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. For christmas customer days and end-of-year club parties, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
For a Christmas party near Ashurst, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Festive bookings around Ashurst
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Ashurst, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Ashurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ashurst to Southampton (6 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Colbury Christ Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashurst; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ashurst, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over SO40. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Ashurst?
It’s hot food on a cold day, served fast.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
- Lights switch-on events
A winter fair at a school like Foxhills Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Send people out in groups.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Ashurst, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What affects the price in Ashurst
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Questions from Ashurst
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Ashurst 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 long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why Ashurst hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Ashurst
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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