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Christmas party fish and chips in Cowplain, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Cowplain: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive open days
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Planning an event in Cowplain?
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Cowplain
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and festive family gatherings.
At a festive party in Cowplain, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Book as early as possible for December
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Events we cater in Cowplain
It’s hot food on a cold day.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A winter fair at a school like Woodcroft Primary gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. It gets dark in Cowplain by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning a Christmas party in Cowplain
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Tell us where your Christmas party in Cowplain will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Cowplain is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
A Christmas fair at The Hart Plain Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Train travellers will want to know that Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO8 and PO7, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Milton Road, King's Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Cowplain includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Cowplain School (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Cowplain
Other occasions in Cowplain
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat in Cowplain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why Cowplain hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cowplain? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
FAQs for Cowplain
Which station is closest to Cowplain?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
Is Cowplain close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you come to Cowplain?
Yes, we do. Cowplain is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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