Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Dumpford, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Dumpford and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- New Year parties
- Festive family gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Christmas party fish and chips in Dumpford
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Dumpford
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. On the menu are gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater club and society Christmas socials and PTA Christmas events.
Near Dumpford, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Dumpford: your questions answered
Is Dumpford close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Early in the evening usually works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Christmas catering near Dumpford
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in the GU31 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dumpford to Guildford (21 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Liss station is about 4.9 miles away. Dumpford is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the GU31 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Dumpford includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.5 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send round an allergy question
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Confirm allergies by email
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Plan cover for the queue.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Dumpford; light the path to the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Dumpford hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See how we price or 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