Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Farringdon, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Lower Farringdon. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year customer events
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About our Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Farringdon
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, with hot food for visitors in the cold. Typical bookings include school and PTA Christmas fairs and festive gatherings after Christmas, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a Christmas party near Lower Farringdon, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your Christmas party. It gets dark in Lower Farringdon by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
Afterwards, we pack up.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Events we cater in Lower Farringdon
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Christmas catering near Lower Farringdon
Lower Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. People in Lower Farringdon book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Lower Farringdon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Lower Farringdon is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Gosport Road, Brightstone Lane and Shirnall Meadow or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Farringdon (1 mile east), Upper Farringdon (1 mile east), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north) and The Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Lower Farringdon
Other occasions in Lower Farringdon
Lower Farringdon: your questions answered
Is Lower Farringdon close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Send us your date and site details.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
- 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