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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Cadnam events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Cadnam.
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Office Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Cadnam
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Cadnam in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Cadnam, cooked to order
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive open days and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons.
Near Cadnam, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Cadnam: your questions answered
Is Cadnam too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you cover Cadnam?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cadnam is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Places near Cadnam
What else we do in Cadnam
Cadnam in December: what to know
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your Christmas party in Cadnam will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cadnam to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a chip van suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bartley Church of England Junior School, suit a chip van. Cadnam is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over SO40 and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For Christmas parties just outside Cadnam, we cover Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (under half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Cadnam?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- New Year parties
Train travellers will want to know that Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
What affects the price in Cadnam
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
- 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