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Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Pennington, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Pennington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive family gatherings
A chip van near Lower Pennington
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Lower Pennington
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. For festive family gatherings and club and society Christmas socials, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Lower Pennington, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Lower Pennington hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Christmas parties in Lower Pennington: local tips
Lower Pennington is about 1 mile south of Lymington, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Lower Pennington and nearby villages. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Priestlands School, suit a chip van. If people are coming by rail, Lymington Pier station is about 1.6 miles away. Lower Pennington is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about a mile of Lower Pennington, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Pennington (1 mile north), Lymington (1 mile north), Lymore (1 mile west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-west) and Walhampton (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.4 miles north) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Lower Pennington includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Pennington Infant School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Chequers Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
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.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
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.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. An afternoon Christmas party in Lower Pennington can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:05pm, so put the van where there’s good light.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Lower Pennington questions
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Lower Pennington?
Lymington Pier station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
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What else we do in Lower Pennington
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Collect allergies in advance
Afterwards, we pack up.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Events we cater in Lower Pennington
It’s relaxed and fun.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Lower Pennington, people book us for occasions like:
- Christmas customer days
- Depot Christmas treats
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If a church like Church of All Saints is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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