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Christmas party fish and chips in Hook, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Hook and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Depot Christmas treats
Fresh fish and chips in Hook
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Hook
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for school and PTA Christmas fairs and club and society Christmas socials.
Near Hook, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. December in Hook means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hook: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Hook?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How early do Christmas dates go?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you come to Hook?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hook is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Choose a lit spot for the van
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hook
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Hook, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Nearby places to Hook
Other occasions in Hook
Christmas parties in Hook: local tips
Hook is about 1 mile south-east of Warsash, in Hampshire. Hook is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hook to Southampton (7 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Swanwick station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Hook is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hook, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of SO31 and PO14 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Abshot (1 mile east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Locks Heath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (1.8 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hook include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.6 miles north)
- 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