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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hartley Mauditt events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Hartley Mauditt. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips for Hartley Mauditt events
Christmas party fish and chips in Hartley Mauditt, fried fresh
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. We are frequently asked to cater christmas fairs at schools and new Year parties, serving curry sauce, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Hartley Mauditt, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, it’s dark in Hartley Mauditt by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Events we cater in Hartley Mauditt
It feels festive without being formal.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hartley Mauditt book the van for events such as:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas customer days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
If people are coming by rail, Alton station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning a Christmas party in Hartley Mauditt
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. People in Hartley Mauditt book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hartley Mauditt is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hartley Mauditt to Guildford (18 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Leonard's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area. For Christmas parties just outside Hartley Mauditt, we cover East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hartley Mauditt
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Hartley Mauditt
Which station is closest to Hartley Mauditt?
Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Hartley Mauditt 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.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hartley Mauditt.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Towns and villages near Hartley Mauditt
What else we do in Hartley Mauditt
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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 fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hartley Mauditt? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
- 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