Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Bailey Green events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Bailey Green and across Hampshire.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
A chip van near Bailey Green
Questions from Bailey Green
Is Bailey Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is usually wise. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Contact us with the date.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you serve in the cold?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Bailey Green
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for new Year parties and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons.
For a Christmas party near Bailey Green, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A chip van compared with other options
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Bailey Green
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Keep the queue dry
- Flag any coeliac guests
Park the van close to the door.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your Christmas party. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in Bailey Green; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Where the van can park in Bailey Green
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Also near Bailey Green
What else we do in Bailey Green
Bailey Green in December: what to know
Bailey Green is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. People in Bailey Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Bailey Green to Southampton (18 miles away).
Bailey Green is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Privett (1 mile south-east), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (1 mile north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (13 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
Events we cater in Bailey Green
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Holy Trinity Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- 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