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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Bassett
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Bassett.
- Festive family gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
A chip van near Bassett
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Bassett
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater new Year parties and depot Christmas treats.
At a festive party in Bassett, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or SO16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Christmas catering near Bassett
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. For Christmas parties in Bassett, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bassett, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the SO16, SO17 and SO15 postcode area. From Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Bassett include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Check the van can park on site
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Bassett
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
A winter fair at a school like Cantell School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Also in Bassett
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Bassett
Is Bassett close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Bassett?
Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When should we book for December?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. An afternoon Christmas party in Bassett can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bassett
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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