Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Hordle, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Hordle. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Hordle
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas party fish and chips in Hordle, cooked to order
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal, without anyone leaving site. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for christmas family parties and christmas customer days.
Around Hordle, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Occasions we serve in Hordle
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hordle and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Work Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- New Year parties
- Christmas family parties
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
Planning a Christmas party in Hordle
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Hordle, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Hordle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School, suit a chip van. Train travellers will want to know that New Milton station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station. Hordle is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in SO41, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Within reach you will find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Hordle include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: 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. Sunset in Hordle in late December is about 4:05pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Book as early as possible for December
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
FAQs for Hordle
What’s the nearest station to Hordle?
New Milton station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you cover Hordle?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hordle. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Hordle?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening normally works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Other occasions in Hordle
Where the van can park in Hordle
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- 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