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Christmas party fish and chips in Bishopstoke, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Bishopstoke: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Festive family gatherings
- Club and society Christmas socials
- New Year parties
Fresh fish and chips in Bishopstoke
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or SO50 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Bishopstoke
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and festive open days.
In Bishopstoke, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your Christmas party. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Bishopstoke, so put the van where there’s good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Occasions we serve in Bishopstoke
It’s relaxed and fun.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas customer days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Paul's can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
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. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Bishopstoke and the whole of Hampshire
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Bishopstoke
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Bishopstoke?
Eastleigh station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Bishopstoke?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Will the weather be a problem?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Keep the van close to the door.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Festive bookings around Bishopstoke
Bishopstoke is about 1 mile east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. People in Bishopstoke book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Stoke Park Junior School, suit a chip van. The coast is within about 6 miles of Bishopstoke, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in SO50, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Guest Road, Manor Road and Sayers Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Eastleigh (1 mile west), Crowdhill (1 mile north-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile north), Highbridge (2 miles north) and Fisher's Pond (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.1 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Bishopstoke include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The King's School Senior (1.1 miles south-east) and Wyvern Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bishopstoke? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
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Also in Bishopstoke
- 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