Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Fox, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Fox. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Staff Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips for Fox events
Christmas parties in Fox: local tips
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Fox, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Grateley station is about 2.1 miles away. A winter fair at a school like Amport Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fox include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Christmas party fish and chips in Fox, cooked to order
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. For end-of-year customer events and staff Christmas parties, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Fox, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. December in Fox means early darkness: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Fox? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we serve in Fox
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas customer days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. 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
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Fox and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Plan lighting near the hatch
When service is finished, we pack up.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
FAQs for Fox
Which station is closest to Fox?
Grateley station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Fox close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Fox.
Nearby places to Fox
Also in Fox
- 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