Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Chawton, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Chawton.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Chawton
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Chawton
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. For lights switch-on events and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy for your guests.
In winter near Chawton, we need firm ground and light. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Check the van can park on site
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Collect allergies in advance
- Send allergies to us in writing
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Where the van can park in Chawton
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Chawton questions
Do you come out to small places like Chawton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Chawton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cover Chawton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Chawton is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Chawton?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas family parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In December, it’s dark in Chawton by 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Chawton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas parties in Chawton: local tips
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. In and around Chawton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Chawton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Chawton Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If a church like Church of St Nicholas is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU34, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Chawton we cover include Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Schools near Chawton include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyfriar pub (under half a mile south)
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Places near Chawton
What else we do in Chawton
- 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