Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Bighton
Christmas party fish and chips in Bighton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Work Christmas parties
A chip van near Bighton
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In December, it’s dark in Bighton by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Bighton
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For festive family gatherings and staff Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In winter near Bighton, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Also in Bighton
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bighton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planning a Christmas party in Bighton
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Bighton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Bighton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Perins School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Bighton, we also cover Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Bighton includes Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes Public House (under half a mile east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Bighton
Is Bighton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Bighton from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send round an allergy question
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
When service is finished, we pack up.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Bighton
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Bighton, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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