Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Bishop's Waltham events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Bishop's Waltham and the surrounding area.
- Christmas customer days
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips in Bishop's Waltham
Christmas party fish and chips in Bishop's Waltham, fried fresh
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. We’re frequently asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas socials for clubs, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a Christmas get-together near Bishop's Waltham, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Bishop's Waltham in December: what to know
Bishop's Waltham is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For a Christmas party in Bishop's Waltham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Bishop's Waltham to Southampton (8 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter can book the van as a hot-food stall. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, St Georges's Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Bishop's Waltham sits on or near the B2177 and B3035, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. If your venue is just outside Bishop's Waltham, we also cover Ashton (1 mile north), Waltham Chase (2 miles south), Durley Street (2 miles west), Wintershill (2 miles west) and Upham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Bishop's Waltham; light the path to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Bishop's Waltham questions
How far is Bishop's Waltham from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Bishop's Waltham?
Botley station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
How long are you on site?
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.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Bishop's Waltham?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What affects the price in Bishop's Waltham
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Collect allergies in advance
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Keep the queue dry
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Occasions we serve in Bishop's Waltham
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas socials for clubs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Bishop's Waltham is on or near the B2177 and B3035, so we can reach it easily in winter.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- 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