Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Catherington
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Catherington. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas customer days
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
Fresh fish and chips in Catherington
Catherington: your questions answered
Is Catherington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Catherington from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you come to Catherington?
We do. Catherington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Christmas party fish and chips in Catherington, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Typical bookings include christmas markets and fairs and christmas lunches for shift teams, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Catherington, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Catherington?
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
Whatever the occasion in Catherington, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive open days
If people are coming by rail, Rowlands Castle station is about 3.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Christmas parties in Catherington: local tips
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Catherington is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Catherington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Catherington to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Catherington Church of England Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If a church like Church of All Saints is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Catherington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in PO8, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Catherington include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Agree the spot with the venue
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Send round an allergy question
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Festive lights by the van look great.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. Sunset in Catherington in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Catherington, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
What else we do in Catherington
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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