Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Hook, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Hook. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open days
Planning an event in Hook?
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Hook
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Hook
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you. Whether it’s christmas lunches for shift teams and staff Christmas parties, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and curry sauce and more.
Around Hook, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Hook; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Towns and villages near Hook
Other occasions in Hook
For event organisers in Hook
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Send people out in groups in the cold.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Hook in December: what to know
Hook is about 5 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. In and around Hook, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Hook station serves Hook directly. The B3349 make Hook easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on London Road, Station Road and Rookswood Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the B3349, Hook is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Hook Common (1 mile south-west), Murrell Green (1 mile east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south), Newnham (1 mile west) and Nately Scures (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Odiham Castle (1.6 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hook includes Tundry Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (2.2 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Hook
How far is Hook from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hook?
Hook has its own station: Hook station.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hook.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Occasions we serve in Hook
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas customer days
- End-of-year club parties
If a church like St John the Evangelist is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- 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