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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Hipley events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Hipley.
- PTA Christmas events
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
A chip van near Hipley
Christmas party fish and chips in Hipley, fried fresh
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. For end-of-year customer events and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
In winter near Hipley, we need firm ground and light. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For event organisers in Hipley
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hipley questions
What’s the nearest station to Hipley?
Portchester station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre.
Is Hipley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
When should we eat?
Food early on is normally wise. For lunchtime, we’ll work to your break.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Other occasions in Hipley
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Plan your Christmas party in Hipley around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send round an allergy question
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Festive bookings around Hipley
Hipley is about 4 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Bookings in Hipley come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hipley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity can book the van as a hot-food stall. A winter fair at a school like Newtown Soberton Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Anywhere in PO7, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Worlds End (1 mile east), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (1 mile north) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Hipley include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Hipley?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hipley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Portchester station, about 3.6 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
- 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