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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Eastleigh events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Eastleigh? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Eastleigh events
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Eastleigh
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Typical bookings include office Christmas parties and end-of-year club parties, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Christmas parties in Eastleigh are often at workplaces and clubs. A chip van needs a level, lit spot nearby. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Eastleigh
How far is Eastleigh from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Lakeside Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Christmas parties in Eastleigh: local tips
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Eastleigh, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
A winter fair at a school like Norwood Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If a church like Church of the Resurrection is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. You will find Eastleigh on the A335 and B3033, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Eastleigh we cover include Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Eastleigh is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (under half a mile west). Within reach you will find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Eastleigh include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Wagon Works pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Eastleigh
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas customer days
- Work Christmas parties
With the A335 and B3033 nearby, December journeys to Eastleigh are straightforward.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Check the van can park on site
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. December in Eastleigh means early darkness: sunset is about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Why Eastleigh hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Eastleigh and the whole of Hampshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one 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
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Eastleigh
Other occasions in Eastleigh
- 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