Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for East Boldre events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in East Boldre.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Planning an event in East Boldre?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in East Boldre
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and christmas socials for clubs.
For a Christmas party near East Boldre, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Planning a Christmas party in East Boldre
East Boldre is about 5 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. East Boldre is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. East Boldre is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Paul is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 3.8 miles north-west. East Boldre is within about 2 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
For Christmas parties in SO42, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Sweyns Lease, Chapel Lane and Warton Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to East Boldre we cover include Furzey Lodge (1 mile north), Beaulieu (1 mile north-east), Bailey's Hard (1 mile east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby, you’ll find Turfcutters Arms (within half a mile south)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. December in East Boldre means early darkness: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in East Boldre? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in East Boldre
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near East Boldre
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For event organisers in East Boldre
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Book as early as possible for December
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Questions from East Boldre
What’s the nearest station to East Boldre?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around East Boldre?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What time is best for food?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- 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