Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Deane events
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 Deane.
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas family parties
A chip van near Deane
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Deane
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-year club parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
Near Deane, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Common questions in Deane
Do you come out to small places like Deane?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Deane?
Overton station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Do you cover Deane?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Deane is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Deane; choose a lit spot near the door for the van, and keep the walk short.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Deane hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Festive bookings around Deane
Deane is about 5 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Deane and the surrounding area. Deane is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Overton station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre.
For Christmas parties in RG25, we just need to know where the van can park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Oakley (2 miles east), Overton (2 miles west), Quidhampton (2 miles west), Newfound (2 miles east) and North Waltham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-east), Tadley (8 miles north-east) and Hook (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Deane include Farleigh Hill.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Deane
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
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What else we do in Deane
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Festive lights by the van look great.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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