Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Holybourne, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Holybourne.
- Festive open days
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Book the van in Holybourne
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Holybourne
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Holybourne
The cooking is inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. Typical bookings include festive gatherings after Christmas and christmas socials for clubs, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In winter near Holybourne, we need firm ground and light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Occasions we serve in Holybourne
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year customer events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Holy Rood Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Christmas parties in Holybourne: local tips
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Holybourne 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. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Holybourne to Guildford (17 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Alton station is about 1.2 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU34 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Holybourne includes Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Treloar School (under half a mile west) and Eggar's School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart pub (under half a mile south-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Holybourne
Is Holybourne close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Holybourne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
We do. Tell us the date and pitch.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. It gets dark in Holybourne by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Collect allergies in advance
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Towns and villages near Holybourne
What else we do in Holybourne
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in Holybourne and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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