Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Chilbolton
Christmas party fish and chips in Chilbolton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- End-of-year club parties
- New Year parties
Planning an event in Chilbolton?
Christmas party fish and chips in Chilbolton, fried fresh
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, with service timed to each group. Whether it is depot Christmas treats and club and society Christmas socials, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Chilbolton, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Planning a Christmas party in Chilbolton
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Chilbolton and the surrounding area. Chilbolton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Andover station is about 4.7 miles away. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Wherwell Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over SO20. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Abbots Mitre pub (under half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Book as early as possible for December
- Check the van can park on site
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Towns and villages near Chilbolton
Other occasions in Chilbolton
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Common questions in Chilbolton
What’s the nearest station to Chilbolton?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Could you trade in Longstock Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers as early as you can.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Chilbolton
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
In Chilbolton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas customer days
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary the Less can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
For event organisers in Chilbolton
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Chilbolton; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
- 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