Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Blashford, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Blashford? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A chip van near Blashford
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Park the van close to the door, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Blashford
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy, and we are often booked for end-of-year customer events and christmas lunches for shift teams.
In winter near Blashford, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. An afternoon Christmas party in Blashford can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:05pm; light the path to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Blashford
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Planning a Christmas party in Blashford
Blashford is in Hampshire. Around Blashford, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary and All Saints can book the van as a hot-food stall. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Blashford; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Snails Lane, Ivy Lane and Woolmer Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Ellingham (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile north-east), Poulner (1 mile south-east), Highwood (1 mile east) and Ringwood (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Blashford includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Blashford include Ringwood School Academy (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Alice Lisle Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Blashford
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Blashford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you cover Blashford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Blashford is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Blashford?
It is hot food on a cold day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Blashford book the van for events such as:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
A winter fair at a school like Poulner Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
- 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