Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Hamble-le-Rice
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hamble-le-Rice and the surrounding area.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs at schools
- New Year parties
Fresh fish and chips in Hamble-le-Rice
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Hamble-le-Rice
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas fairs at schools.
At a festive party in Hamble-le-Rice, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Hamble-le-Rice in December: what to know
Hamble-le-Rice is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. People in Hamble-le-Rice book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
The B3397 make Hamble-le-Rice easy to reach on a dark winter evening. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hamble Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hamble-le-Rice; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about a mile of Hamble-le-Rice, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the SO31 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as High Street, College Close and Deanfield Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the B3397 close by, Hamble-le-Rice is easy for us to reach with the van. For Christmas parties just outside Hamble-le-Rice, we cover Hound (1 mile north-west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-west), Netley (2 miles north-west), Bursledon (2 miles north) and Old Netley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (1.9 miles east) and St Andrew's Castle (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Old White Harte Public House (within half a mile east)
What affects the price in Hamble-le-Rice
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Hamble-le-Rice hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Hamble-le-Rice and the whole of Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Hamble-le-Rice
What else we do in Hamble-le-Rice
For event organisers in Hamble-le-Rice
Organising a club, school or community event in Hamble-le-Rice? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hamble-le-Rice
Which station is closest to Hamble-le-Rice?
The closest is Hamble station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you come to Hamble-le-Rice?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hamble-le-Rice and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. An afternoon Christmas party in Hamble-le-Rice can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm; light the path to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Hamble-le-Rice
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hamble-le-Rice and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 0.8 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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