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Christmas party fish and chips in Drayton, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Drayton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas markets and fairs
A chip van near Drayton
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Drayton
December dates book up early, so it pays to ask early. We’re often asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and depot Christmas treats, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Drayton, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planning a Christmas party in Drayton
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For a Christmas party in Drayton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Drayton. Drayton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Drayton; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU32 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (1 mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
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 to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or GU32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Drayton: your questions answered
Is Drayton close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Drayton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
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More for events in Drayton
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check the van can park on site
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Drayton, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Drayton?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Whatever the occasion in Drayton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas markets and fairs
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 4.7 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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