Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Broadgate, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Broadgate. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive open days
- End-of-year club parties
Christmas party fish and chips in Broadgate
Christmas party fish and chips in Broadgate, cooked to order
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. Popular choices include gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and PTA Christmas events.
Near Broadgate, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Broadgate: your questions answered
How far is Broadgate from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Broadgate 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.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As soon as you have a date.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Broadgate
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. An afternoon Christmas party in Broadgate can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm; light the path to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
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.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Broadgate in December: what to know
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Broadgate, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Broadgate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Chandlers Ford station, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ampfield Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area. Local streets include Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For Christmas parties just outside Broadgate, we cover Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Broadgate include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (0.9 miles west)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Broadgate
It is hot food on a cold day.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mark is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. A van cooks on the spot. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Broadgate
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Broadgate, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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