Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hattingley events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Hattingley.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
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Christmas party fish and chips in Hattingley, cooked to order
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Typical bookings include festive family gatherings and christmas lunches for shift teams, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Near Hattingley, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. It gets dark in Hattingley by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hattingley?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Hattingley hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Hattingley and across Hampshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hattingley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hattingley
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
In Hattingley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year customer events
A winter fair at a school like Medstead Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
Questions from Hattingley
Do you come out to small places like Hattingley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Hattingley from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
Also near Hattingley
Also in Hattingley
Planning a Christmas party in Hattingley
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Hattingley or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hattingley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hattingley to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Andrew is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Anywhere in GU34, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For Christmas parties just outside Hattingley, we cover South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Hattingley includes King's Hill.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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