Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Lockerley events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Lockerley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
A chip van near Lockerley
Festive bookings around Lockerley
Lockerley is about 5 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Lockerley is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Lockerley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St John draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. From Butlers Close, Oval Road and Clem's Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Carter's Clay (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile east), Mottisfont (2 miles east), Kimbridge (2 miles east) and Awbridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
Christmas party fish and chips in Lockerley, cooked to order
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and festive family gatherings, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Lockerley, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Questions from Lockerley
What’s the nearest station to Lockerley?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Lockerley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
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.
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.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in Lockerley around the dark: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your Christmas party in Lockerley
It suits shift teams who can’t all go out together.
In Lockerley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Lockerley
What else we do in Lockerley
- 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