Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Hound
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Hound.
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Fresh fish and chips in Hound
Christmas party fish and chips in Hound, fried fresh
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for festive gatherings after Christmas and work Christmas parties.
In a small place like Hound, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hound
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Towns and villages near Hound
What else we do in Hound
Christmas catering near Hound
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Hound as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If people are coming by rail, Netley station serves Hound directly. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Hamble School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hound, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hound, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in SO31, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For Christmas parties just outside Hound, we cover Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Hound include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Netley Abbey Infant School (0.7 miles north-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Prince Consort Public House (0.7 miles west)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
FAQs for Hound
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hound close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you serve in the cold?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Events we cater in Hound
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Lights switch-on events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive family gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Hound; park the van where there’s good light.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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