Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Headley Down, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Headley Down. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas socials
A chip van near Headley Down
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Christmas party fish and chips in Headley Down, cooked to order
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-year customer events and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons.
In Headley Down, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in Headley Down; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
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 check the date and send a price.
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Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Headley Down?
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Planning a Christmas party in Headley Down
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Headley Down. Headley Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Holme Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Headley Down; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We serve Christmas parties across GU35. From Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the B3002 close by, Headley Down is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. For Christmas parties just outside Headley Down, we cover Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Headley Down include Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.2 miles west)
Common questions in Headley Down
What’s the nearest station to Headley Down?
Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
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 to keep the queue moving.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Headley Down?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the van can park on site
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Headley Down and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- 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