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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Kempshott
Christmas party fish and chips in Kempshott: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Kempshott
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Kempshott
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. For work Christmas parties and christmas lunches for shift teams, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
At a festive party in Kempshott, a chip van on the drive is a treat. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Kempshott questions
Is Kempshott close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Kempshott?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where the van can park in Kempshott
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, it is dark in Kempshott by 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 share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Kempshott, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Events we cater in Kempshott
It’s relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Staff Christmas parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
If a church like Saint Mark's Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Kempshott and the whole of Hampshire
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Planning a Christmas party in Kempshott
Kempshott is about 2 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Kempshott, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Kempshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Basingstoke station, about 2.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Kempshott Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Anywhere in RG22 and RG23, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Roman Road, Aster Road and Osprey Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Buckskin (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south-east), Worting (1 mile north), Brighton Hill (1 mile east) and South Ham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Willis Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and The Malls (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kempshott include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Kempshott include Coppice Spring School (0.9 miles east) and Brighton Hill Community School (1.1 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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