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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Bentworth events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Bentworth.
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips for Bentworth events
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Christmas party fish and chips in Bentworth, cooked to order
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and service timed so people are not outside for long. We’re often asked to cater festive family gatherings and christmas fairs at schools, with gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a Christmas party near Bentworth, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Bentworth: your questions answered
How far is Bentworth from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bentworth?
Alton station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. It gets dark in Bentworth by about 4:00pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Plan lighting near the hatch
For a work party, food early in the evening generally works best.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
More for events in Bentworth
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
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.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Bentworth
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Bentworth, people book us for occasions like:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Lights switch-on events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3.5 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Festive bookings around Bentworth
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your Christmas party in Bentworth will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van. Christmas fairs at a church such as St. Mary's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Anywhere in GU34, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn (within half a mile south-west)
- 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