Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Bidden, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Bidden: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
Planning an event in Bidden?
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Book as early as possible for December
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Christmas party fish and chips in Bidden, cooked to order
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. We serve gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for festive gatherings after Christmas and office Christmas parties.
In a small place like Bidden, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Bidden. An afternoon Christmas party in Bidden can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm, so put 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 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.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Questions from Bidden
Which station is closest to Bidden?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is Bidden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Christmas parties in Bidden: local tips
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. People in Bidden book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Bidden to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Hook station, about 3.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Bidden?
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bidden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas customer days
- Lights switch-on events
- Work Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Robert May's School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Bidden and across Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Towns and villages near Bidden
More for events in Bidden
- 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