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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Basingstoke events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Basingstoke and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Festive family gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Fresh fish and chips in Basingstoke
Perfect for your Christmas party in Basingstoke
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A Christmas fair at St Michael's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Basingstoke
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, with service timed to each group. We’re often asked to cater end-of-year customer events and festive family gatherings, serving cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a Christmas party in Basingstoke, a car park near the door is ideal, so nobody is out in the cold for long. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Basingstoke
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Basingstoke; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Basingstoke? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep the queue dry
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies in advance
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Nearby places to Basingstoke
What else we do in Basingstoke
Festive bookings around Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Basingstoke and nearby villages. Basingstoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. A winter fair at a school like King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Anywhere in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23, we can bring the van to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Basingstoke on the A30 and A33, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Basingstoke has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you will also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Basingstoke include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Common questions in Basingstoke
Could you trade in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Basingstoke from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover Basingstoke?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Basingstoke is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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