Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Ellingham, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Ellingham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas family parties
- Depot Christmas treats
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Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Ellingham
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. For end-of-year club parties and PTA Christmas events, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Ellingham, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Ellingham?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary and All Saints can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Ellingham questions
Do you come out to small places like Ellingham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. By about 4:05pm in late December, it’s dark in Ellingham; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
More for events in Ellingham
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ellingham
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Check the van can park on site
- Book as early as possible for December
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Festive bookings around Ellingham
Ellingham is in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ellingham and nearby villages. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Ellingham to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Ringwood School Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Ellingham is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We serve Christmas parties across BH24. For Christmas parties just outside Ellingham, we cover Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ellingham include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
- 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