Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Monkwood, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Monkwood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas family parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips in Monkwood
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your Christmas party. An afternoon Christmas party in Monkwood can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm; light the path to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Monkwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas party fish and chips in Monkwood, fried fresh
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. We’re often asked to cater depot Christmas treats and office Christmas parties, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Monkwood, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Monkwood
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- PTA Christmas events
If a church like Monkwood Mission Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Where the van can park in Monkwood
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning a Christmas party in Monkwood
Monkwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Around Monkwood, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Monkwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Monkwood, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of SO24 and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Hill Farm Road, Flint Fields and Soame's Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For Christmas parties just outside Monkwood, we cover Charlwood (1 mile north-east), West Tisted (1 mile south-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Kitwood (2 miles north) and Ropley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Common questions in Monkwood
Is Monkwood close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Send us your date and site details.
What food do you serve?
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, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Monkwood.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
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For event organisers in Monkwood
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Book as early as possible for December
Plan cover for the queue.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
- 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