Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Lower Burgate events
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Lower Burgate? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- End-of-year customer events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas family parties
A chip van near Lower Burgate
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Lower Burgate
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Typical bookings include boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas lunches for shift teams, with mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips.
Near Lower Burgate, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order rarely arrives hot. The van fries on site. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Lower Burgate and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Lower Burgate
Also in Lower Burgate
Where the van can park in Lower Burgate
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Lower Burgate
Is Lower Burgate 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.
What if we only have street parking?
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.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Check the van can park on site
- Send round an allergy question
- Have a back-up for special diets
For a work party, food early in the evening usually works best.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What affects the price in Lower Burgate
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Lower Burgate? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Christmas parties in Lower Burgate: local tips
Lower Burgate is in Hampshire. Across the SP6 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
A Christmas fair at St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SP6, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Kingfisher Drive, Grebe Place and Salisbury Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Lower Burgate, we also cover Tinkers Cross (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile north), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west), Horseport (1 mile south) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (1 mile east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Lower Burgate includes Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.8 miles south)
Should I sort the food myself?
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 normally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In December, it’s dark in Lower Burgate by about 4:05pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Lower Burgate
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A winter fair at a school like The Burgate School and Sixth Form gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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