Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Leckford events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Leckford and across Hampshire.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Leckford
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Christmas party fish and chips in Leckford, cooked to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. For christmas fairs and lights switch-ons and club and society Christmas socials, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Leckford, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Leckford, so put the van where there’s good light.
- 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Leckford
Could you trade in Longstock Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Leckford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Keep the queue dry
- Collect allergies in advance
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Leckford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas catering near Leckford
Leckford is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Leckford, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Leckford to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Longstock (1 mile west), Fullerton (1 mile north), Cottonworth (1 mile north), Chilbolton (2 miles north-east) and Stockbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles north). Open spaces near Leckford include Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Peat Spade Public House (0.9 miles west)
Also near Leckford
Also in Leckford
- 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