Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Frithend, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Frithend and the surrounding area.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
Planning an event in Frithend?
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Frithend
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and christmas customer days, with cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In winter near Frithend, 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, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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Christmas parties in Frithend: local tips
Frithend is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. Frithend is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Frithend to Guildford (13 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Church Of The Good Shepherd draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Frithend is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over GU35. Local streets include The Kilns and Frith End Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Frithend, we also cover Batt's Corner (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north), Dockenfield (1 mile east), Blacknest (1 mile north-west) and Sleaford (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Barley Pound (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Frithend include Deadwater Valley.
- Local pubs include The Halfway House (0.9 miles north)
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Frithend; light the path to the van.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Frithend, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Questions from Frithend
Is Frithend too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Frithend?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Check the van can park on site
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Frithend and the whole of Hampshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- 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