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Christmas party fish and chips in Bassett Green, Southampton
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Bassett Green? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Bassett Green
Christmas party fish and chips in Bassett Green, fried fresh
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for family Christmas get-togethers and PTA Christmas events.
For a Christmas get-together near Bassett Green, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Bassett Green; park the van where there’s good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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’re done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Bassett Green
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Bassett Green?
The closest is Swaythling station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Check the van can park on site
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Planning a Christmas party in Bassett Green
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO16, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
A winter fair at a school like Bassett Green Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. A Christmas fair at St Alban's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bassett Green, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of SO16, SO17 and SO18 and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Bassett Green is on the M27, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Bassett Green we cover include Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south-east) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Royal South Hants Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cantell School (under half a mile west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Brook pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Where the van can park in Bassett Green
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Also near Bassett Green
Other occasions in Bassett Green
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Bassett Green?
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Club and society Christmas socials
If people are coming by rail, Swaythling station is about 0.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bassett Green?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Bassett Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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