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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Chilworth Old Village
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 Chilworth Old Village.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on events
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Chilworth Old Village
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Chilworth Old Village
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. We’re frequently asked to cater new Year parties and christmas fairs at schools, with pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Chilworth Old Village, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Chilworth Old Village?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Chilworth Old Village and Southampton:
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- End-of-year customer events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as North Baddesley Junior School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Plan your Christmas party in Chilworth Old Village around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Questions from Chilworth Old Village
Is Chilworth Old Village too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Chilworth Old Village?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Planning a Christmas party in Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. People in Chilworth Old Village book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. A Christmas fair at Church of St Denys is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The coast is within about 5 miles of Chilworth Old Village, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
For Christmas parties in SO16, we just need to know where the van can park. For Christmas parties just outside Chilworth Old Village, we cover Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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