Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Fawley, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Fawley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas customer days
A chip van near Fawley
Christmas party fish and chips in Fawley, fried fresh
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for christmas socials for clubs and lights switch-on events.
In winter near Fawley, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Fawley in December: what to know
Fawley is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. In and around Fawley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Hamble station, about 3.2 miles north, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Fawley Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Fawley; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO45, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on The Square, Whites Lane and Forge Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For Christmas parties just outside Fawley, we cover Stonehills (1 mile south-east), Ashlett (1 mile east), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-west) and Calshot (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (4.2 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (1.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Falcon Hotel (within half a mile south-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Book as early as possible for December
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Plan cover for the queue.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Fawley
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Fawley in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Fawley
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas customer days
- End-of-year club parties
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Fawley
Do you come out to small places like Fawley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come 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.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
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.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Fawley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
- 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