Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Clanfield, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Clanfield and across Hampshire.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Festive open days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
A chip van near Clanfield
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Afterwards, we pack up.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Clanfield
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. Whether it is christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and christmas fairs at schools, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
In winter near Clanfield, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Nearby places to Clanfield
What else we do in Clanfield
Clanfield: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Clanfield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Clanfield
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- End-of-year customer events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 4.2 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Clanfield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Festive bookings around Clanfield
Clanfield is about 3 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Across the PO8 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Clanfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Clanfield Junior School, hot fish and chips goes down well. A Christmas fair at Church of St James is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Clanfield; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of PO8. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on South Lane, Twyford Rise and Homefield Way, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Clanfield we cover include Catherington (1 mile south), Lovedean (2 miles south), Horndean (3 miles south), Wecock Farm (3 miles south) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (14 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Rising Sun Inn (within half a mile north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Clanfield
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Where the van can park in Clanfield
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Plan your Christmas party in Clanfield around the dark: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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