Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Horton Heath
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Christmas party fish and chips in Horton Heath.
- Christmas family parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year club parties
Fresh fish and chips in Horton Heath
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Horton Heath
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. Whether it is PTA Christmas events and depot Christmas treats, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In Horton Heath, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van brings the meal to the team. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Horton Heath and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
FAQs for Horton Heath
Can you serve near the sea around Horton Heath?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Horton Heath close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When should we book for December?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
Some teams collect for a local charity on the day.
Places near Horton Heath
More for events in Horton Heath
Festive bookings around Horton Heath
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Across the SO50 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Horton Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross can book the van as a hot-food stall. A winter fair at a school like Fair Oak Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We serve Christmas parties across SO50 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For Christmas parties just outside Horton Heath, we cover Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Horton Heath includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (0.5 miles north) and Wyvern Technology College (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old George Public House (0.8 miles north)
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Horton Heath in late December is about 4:00pm, 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.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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 pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Horton Heath?
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Office Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Hedge End station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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