Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Exton
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Exton? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year club parties
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas party fish and chips for Exton events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Exton
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. We’re often asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and festive family gatherings, with pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In winter near Exton, we need firm ground and light. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Exton questions
Is Exton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Exton from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
For event organisers in Exton
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Confirm allergies by email
For a work party, food early in the evening typically works best.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Festive bookings around Exton
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. For a Christmas party in Exton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Exton. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Meonstoke Church of England Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO32 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Exton include St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Shoe Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Exton?
It’s hot food on a cold day, served fast.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Festive open days
- Depot Christmas treats
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
Towns and villages near Exton
What else we do in Exton
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Exton
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Plan your Christmas party in Exton around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
- 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