Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Cliddesden events
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Cliddesden. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips in Cliddesden
Christmas parties in Cliddesden: local tips
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Around Cliddesden, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Cliddesden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Basingstoke station, about 2.2 miles north, is the nearest station. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Cliddesden Primary School, suit a chip van.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For Christmas parties just outside Cliddesden, we cover Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). The countryside around Cliddesden includes Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Hill Community School (1 mile north-west) and Coppice Spring School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Christmas party fish and chips in Cliddesden, fried fresh
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. Whether it is end-of-year club parties and christmas fairs at schools, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In winter near Cliddesden, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Cliddesden
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Cliddesden and Hampshire:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive family gatherings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Leonard draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
Towns and villages near Cliddesden
What else we do in Cliddesden
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Questions from Cliddesden
How far is Cliddesden from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Cliddesden?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you come to Cliddesden?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Cliddesden is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. It gets dark in Cliddesden by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Cliddesden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Send round an allergy question
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
- 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