Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Lord's Wood events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Lord's Wood and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Lights switch-on events
Fresh fish and chips in Lord's Wood
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Lord's Wood
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. We’re often asked to cater school and PTA Christmas fairs and christmas markets and fairs, with cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
In winter near Lord's Wood, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Lord's Wood
Is Lord's Wood close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Lord's Wood?
Eastleigh station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Nearby places to Lord's Wood
Also in Lord's Wood
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. It gets dark in Lord's Wood by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Lord's Wood?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Staff Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
Lord's Wood in December: what to know
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Christmas parties in Lord's Wood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Lord's Wood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lord's Wood to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Colden Common Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Anywhere in SO50, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). The countryside around Lord's Wood includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Crestwood Community School (1.5 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies in advance
- Plan lighting near the hatch
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Festive lights by the van look great.
What affects the price in Lord's Wood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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