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Christmas party fish and chips in Little Ann, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Little Ann and across Hampshire.
- Office Christmas parties
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Lights switch-on events
A chip van near Little Ann
Christmas parties in Little Ann: local tips
Little Ann is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Little Ann to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Little Ann is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Little Ann to Southampton (19 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin can book the van as a hot-food stall.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Salisbury Road, The Old Coach Road and Old Salisbury Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Little Ann we cover include Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Anna Valley (1 mile north-east), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Andover Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Little Ann include Redrice School (1 mile south) and John Hanson Community School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle pub (0.5 miles west)
Christmas party fish and chips in Little Ann, cooked to order
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal, without anyone leaving site. We’re frequently asked to cater office Christmas parties and new Year parties, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Little Ann, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Little Ann
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 confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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. Sunset in Little Ann in late December is 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.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Little Ann? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Little Ann and across Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
Common questions in Little Ann
Is Little Ann 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.
Which station is closest to Little Ann?
Andover station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
What if it is raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What affects the price in Little Ann
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Festive lights by the van look great.
- 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