Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Hundred Acres
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Hundred Acres and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas customer days
A chip van near Hundred Acres
Christmas party fish and chips in Hundred Acres, fried fresh
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Typical bookings include christmas customer days and christmas socials for clubs, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
For a Christmas party near Hundred Acres, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Hundred Acres
Do you come out to small places like Hundred Acres?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Hundred Acres from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van come to Hundred Acres?
Yes, we do. Hundred Acres is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
For event organisers in Hundred Acres
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hundred Acres? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. In December, it is dark in Hundred Acres by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Hundred Acres
It is relaxed and fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Hundred Acres:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Depot Christmas treats
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Festive bookings around Hundred Acres
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Bookings in Hundred Acres come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Places near Hundred Acres
Other occasions in Hundred Acres
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies in advance
- Send allergies to us in writing
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
- 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