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Christmas party fish and chips in Elvetham Heath, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Elvetham Heath: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A chip van near Elvetham Heath
Christmas party fish and chips in Elvetham Heath, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. Typical bookings include christmas socials for clubs and family Christmas get-togethers, with haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Around Elvetham Heath, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Occasions we serve in Elvetham Heath
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
For colleagues travelling by train, Fleet station is about 0.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Places near Elvetham Heath
Other occasions in Elvetham Heath
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van gives a choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Christmas catering near Elvetham Heath
Elvetham Heath is about 1 mile north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Elvetham Heath, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Elvetham Heath to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Elvetham Heath Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. A Christmas fair at Church on the Heath is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over GU51 and the streets around it. Local streets include Kingsley Square, West Tisbury Close and Whitchurch Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Elvetham (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Winchfield Hurst (2 miles south-west) and Dogmersfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fleet Community Hospital (within half a mile south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Elvetham Heath include Aunt's Pool and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Stockton House School (0.6 miles south-east) and Calthorpe Park School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include De Havilland Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. December in Elvetham Heath means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Elvetham Heath, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
What affects the price in Elvetham Heath
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Elvetham Heath
How far is Elvetham Heath from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Elvetham Heath?
The closest is Fleet station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Elvetham Heath?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Confirm allergies by email
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Agree the spot with the venue
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
- 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