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Christmas party fish and chips in Middleton, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Middleton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Staff Christmas parties
A chip van near Middleton
FAQs for Middleton
Do you come out to small places like Middleton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Middleton from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you serve in the cold?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
Christmas party fish and chips in Middleton, cooked to order
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people are not outside for long. For PTA Christmas events and christmas customer days, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a Christmas party near Middleton, 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.
Festive bookings around Middleton
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your Christmas party in Middleton will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Nicholas is just the kind of event a chip van suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Christmas parties anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Middleton, we also cover Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Middleton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile west)
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Plan your Christmas party in Middleton around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Book as early as possible for December
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet in December is not much of a treat. Hot food from the van does. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Middleton and the whole of Hampshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Middleton
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Occasions we serve in Middleton
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- PTA Christmas events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Longparish Church of England Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Middleton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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