Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Bailey's Hard
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Bailey's Hard and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas family parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Bailey's Hard events
FAQs for Bailey's Hard
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Bailey's Hard?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Send us your date and site details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Bailey's Hard
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Typical bookings include end-of-year customer events and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, serving gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In a small place like Bailey's Hard, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Nearby places to Bailey's Hard
Other occasions in Bailey's Hard
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Christmas catering near Bailey's Hard
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Bailey's Hard, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Bailey's Hard is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Beaulieu Road station is about 4.2 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Beaulieu Village Primary School, suit a chip van. Bailey's Hard is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We serve Christmas parties across the SO42 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Pubs nearby include The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bailey's Hard?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Bailey's Hard
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Bailey's Hard?
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive open days
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Bailey's Hard; light the path to the van.
- You share 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
For event organisers in Bailey's Hard
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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