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Christmas party fish and chips in Hillyfields, Southampton
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hillyfields and the surrounding area.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Hillyfields
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Hillyfields
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. We serve gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for family Christmas get-togethers and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons.
In Hillyfields, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
More for events in Hillyfields
For event organisers in Hillyfields
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Hillyfields, so put the van where there is good light.
- 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.
- 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
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Hillyfields
What’s the nearest station to Hillyfields?
Redbridge station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve in the cold?
The fryers are inside the van, so we carry on. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Plan cover for the queue
Plan cover for the queue.
Crackers on the tables finish it off.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat in Hillyfields. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Hillyfields hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
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. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Festive bookings around Hillyfields
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. For Christmas parties in Hillyfields, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Hillyfields is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
With the M271 nearby, December journeys to Hillyfields are straightforward. A winter fair at a school like Holy Family Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Hillyfields is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Here we cover the SO16 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the M271, Hillyfields is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Hillyfields, we also cover Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Hillyfields include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
- 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