Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Blacknest, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Blacknest.
- Work Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year club parties
Book the van in Blacknest
Blacknest: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Blacknest?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
How far is Blacknest from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
Do you cover Blacknest?
We do. We serve events in Blacknest and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Christmas party fish and chips in Blacknest, cooked to order
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. For end-of-year club parties and christmas lunches for shift teams, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Blacknest, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Nearby places to Blacknest
What else we do in Blacknest
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Blacknest; light the path to the van.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Festive bookings around Blacknest
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in the GU34 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Blacknest to Guildford (14 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Blacknest, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of GU34. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Blacknest and across Hampshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Blacknest?
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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