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Christmas party fish and chips in Farringdon, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Farringdon.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas customer days
A chip van near Farringdon
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Farringdon
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. We are often asked to cater festive gatherings after Christmas and end-of-year customer events, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
Near Farringdon, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your Christmas party. An afternoon Christmas party in Farringdon can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm; light the path to the van.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Farringdon?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- End-of-year club parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Christmas catering near Farringdon
Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Farringdon come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Farringdon to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Alton station is about 3 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Farringdon; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU34, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Hall Lane, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Upper Farringdon (1 mile north-east), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north). Open spaces near Farringdon include Selborne Hill.
- Local pubs include Rose and Crown Inn (under half a mile east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Farringdon and across Hampshire
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Keep the queue dry
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Send people out in groups.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Farringdon
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Farringdon?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Farringdon.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When should we book for December?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
- 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