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Christmas party fish and chips in Itchen Stoke, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Itchen Stoke: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas family parties
- Depot Christmas treats
Fresh fish and chips in Itchen Stoke
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Itchen Stoke
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. Whether it is festive gatherings after Christmas and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
For a Christmas party near Itchen Stoke, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Itchen Stoke?
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Itchen Stoke
- We cover Itchen Stoke and the whole of Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Itchen Stoke
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Itchen Stoke book the van for occasions like:
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- End-of-year customer events
A winter fair at a school like Perins School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Planning a Christmas party in Itchen Stoke
Itchen Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Itchen Stoke as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. With the B3047 nearby, December journeys to Itchen Stoke are straightforward.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of SO24 and the streets around it. Main roads around Itchen Stoke include the B3047, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. If your venue is just outside Itchen Stoke, we also cover Ovington (1 mile south-east), Itchen Abbas (1 mile west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles south-west) and Easton (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby, you will find The Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Common questions in Itchen Stoke
Is Itchen Stoke too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Itchen Stoke from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. December in Itchen Stoke means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Itchen Stoke
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Also near Itchen Stoke
What else we do in Itchen Stoke
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 normally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to 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