Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Lowford
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Lowford and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Lowford
What affects the price in Lowford
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas party fish and chips in Lowford, fried fresh
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and a quick, organised service. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas customer days and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches.
At a festive party in Lowford, the van on the drive goes down well. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Lowford
Other occasions in Lowford
Christmas catering near Lowford
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Across the SO31 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bursledon Church of England Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Lowford is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lowford, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO31 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Lowford, we also cover Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Lowford includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.1 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Linden Tree pub (under half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Lowford
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
In Lowford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive family gatherings
- Festive open days
- Depot Christmas treats
A Christmas fair at St Paul’s Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Lowford in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Lowford
How far is Lowford from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As soon as you have a date, especially for a Friday.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Keep the queue dry
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
- 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