Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Crockerhill, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Crockerhill.
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Christmas party fish and chips for Crockerhill events
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Crockerhill?
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Crockerhill
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people are not outside for long. Popular choices include gravy, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for office Christmas parties and end-of-year club parties.
Near Crockerhill, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Crockerhill
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Crockerhill
Is Crockerhill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Crockerhill?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
When should we eat?
Food early on is usually wise, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Crockerhill in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
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. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crockerhill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Festive bookings around Crockerhill
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in the PO17 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Crockerhill is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Henry Cort Community College, hot fish and chips goes down well. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Nicholas can book the van as a hot-food stall. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Crockerhill includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Crockerhill
More for events in Crockerhill
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Crockerhill
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- 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