Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Hawley, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Hawley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips for Hawley events
What affects the price in Hawley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Hawley
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for club and society Christmas socials and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
Around Hawley, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. By about 3:55pm in late December, it is dark in Hawley; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Towns and villages near Hawley
What else we do in Hawley
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the queue dry
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Park the van close to the door.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Where the van can park in Hawley
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Hawley in December: what to know
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Hawley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hawley Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If a church like Holy Trinity Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
For Christmas parties in GU17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A30 close by, Hawley is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. If your venue is just outside Hawley, we also cover Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Hawley include Fernhill School and Language College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Mr Bumble pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (1.3 miles north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hawley
How far is Hawley from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hawley?
Hawley has its own station: Blackwater station.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Contact us with the date.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Ideally in the summer or early autumn, especially for a Friday.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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