Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Gilbert Street events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Gilbert Street.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- New Year parties
Fresh fish and chips in Gilbert Street
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Gilbert Street?
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Gilbert Street, people book us for events such as:
- Christmas customer days
- Depot Christmas treats
- Club and society Christmas socials
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like Ropley Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Gilbert Street
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. We serve gravy, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater festive open days and christmas lunches for shift teams.
In winter near Gilbert Street, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning a Christmas party in Gilbert Street
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Gilbert Street and nearby villages. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Gilbert Street to Southampton (18 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over SO24 and the streets around it. From Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Gilbert Street includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, it is dark in Gilbert Street by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree the spot with the venue
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Towns and villages near Gilbert Street
Other occasions in Gilbert Street
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Gilbert Street?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Gilbert Street
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Gilbert Street
Do you come out to small places like Gilbert Street?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Gilbert Street close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
- 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