Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Hatch Warren
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hatch Warren? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- PTA Christmas events
Christmas party fish and chips for Hatch Warren events
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Hatch Warren
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. For festive family gatherings and festive gatherings after Christmas, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
In Hatch Warren, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Events we cater in Hatch Warren
It feels festive without being formal.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hatch Warren:
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Depot Christmas treats
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Basingstoke station is about 2.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
Festive bookings around Hatch Warren
Hatch Warren is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Hatch Warren, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
A Christmas fair at The Church Of Christ The King is just the kind of event a chip van suits. A winter fair at a school like Hatch Warren Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG22 and RG25 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your Christmas party is on Cyprus Road, Danebury Road and Cliddesden Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For Christmas parties just outside Hatch Warren, we cover Farleigh Wallop (1 mile south), Brighton Hill (1 mile north), Kempshott (1 mile north-west), South Ham (2 miles north) and Buckskin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hatch Warren includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Hatch Warren include Brighton Hill Community School (0.9 miles north) and Coppice Spring School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. It gets dark in Hatch Warren by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hatch Warren
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hatch Warren
Which station is closest to Hatch Warren?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How far is Hatch Warren from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Where can the van park?
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.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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