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Christmas party fish and chips in Cowesfield Gate, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Cowesfield Gate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
A chip van near Cowesfield Gate
Questions from Cowesfield Gate
Is Cowesfield Gate too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Cowesfield Gate?
The closest is Dean station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. Fridays in December book up first.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is usually wise, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Cowesfield Gate
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. We are often asked to cater work Christmas parties and PTA Christmas events, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
For a Christmas party near Cowesfield Gate, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why Cowesfield Gate hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
What affects the price in Cowesfield Gate
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Also near Cowesfield Gate
What else we do in Cowesfield Gate
Christmas catering near Cowesfield Gate
Cowesfield Gate is about 6 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For a Christmas party in Cowesfield Gate, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Cowesfield Gate. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO51 and SP5, we can bring the van to you. From Bunny Lane and Cowesfield or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (5.7 miles east).
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. It gets dark in Cowesfield Gate by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Plan cover for the queue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Events we cater in Cowesfield Gate
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Lights switch-on events
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas customer days
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Dean station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of 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