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Christmas party fish and chips in Hambledon, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Hambledon and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Fresh fish and chips in Hambledon
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Hambledon
The van parks outside and serves hot food. For depot Christmas treats and new Year parties, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Near Hambledon, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Hambledon?
It’s hot food on a cold day.
In Hambledon and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas customer days
- Festive family gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hambledon Primary School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in Hambledon; park the van where there is good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Hambledon in December: what to know
Hambledon is about 4 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Hambledon, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Hambledon is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hambledon to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of PO7 and the streets around it. From High Street, West Street and The Maltings or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Anthill Common (1 mile south), Denmead (2 miles south-east), Anmore (3 miles south-east), Lovedean (3 miles south-east) and Wecock Farm (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Wether Down and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine pub (within half a mile north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hambledon
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Places near Hambledon
Other occasions in Hambledon
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
FAQs for Hambledon
Is Hambledon 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.
How far is Hambledon from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
- 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