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Christmas party fish and chips in Chalton, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Chalton.
- PTA Christmas events
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Chalton
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. For depot Christmas treats and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Chalton, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Keep the queue dry
- Check the van can park on site
Plan cover for the queue.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
For event organisers in Chalton
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Chalton questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Chalton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening generally works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Chalton?
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chalton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-year customer events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year club parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Michael draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Chalton
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
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. You can use our quote form.
Christmas catering near Chalton
Chalton is about 3 miles north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Chalton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Chalton to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Rowlands Castle station, about 3.1 miles south, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Chalton, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in PO8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. For Christmas parties just outside Chalton, we cover Blendworth (2 miles south-west), Buriton (3 miles north), Forestside (3 miles south-east), West Marden (3 miles south-east) and Weston (4 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (12 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Fareham (12 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles west).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in Chalton; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chalton
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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