Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Holbury
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Holbury? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas family parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- End-of-year club parties
Book the van in Holbury
Why choose a fish and chip van in Holbury?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Holbury hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Holbury and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Holbury
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Typical bookings include christmas family parties and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In Holbury, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas family parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- End-of-year customer events
A winter fair at a school like Cadland Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Christmas parties in Holbury: local tips
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Across the SO45 area, we can bring the van to you. Holbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Holbury to Southampton (6 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east. If a church like The Good Shepherd is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Holbury is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For Christmas parties in SO45, we just need to know where the van can park. From Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (0.7 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
FAQs for Holbury
Can you serve near the sea around Holbury?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Holbury?
Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Holbury
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. An afternoon Christmas party in Holbury can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- December Fridays go first: book early
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re 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