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Christmas party fish and chips in Grateley, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Grateley and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A chip van near Grateley
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Grateley
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. Whether it is christmas lunches for shift teams and staff Christmas parties, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
Near Grateley, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
For event organisers in Grateley
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Keep the queue dry
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- We cover Grateley and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Grateley in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Grateley questions
Is Grateley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Grateley?
Grateley station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Grateley?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do Christmas markets?
We do. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
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.
Where the van can park in Grateley
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Grateley
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Grateley as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Grateley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Leonard is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 0.9 miles south-west.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SP11, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Grateley include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (within half a mile south-east)
- 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