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Christmas party fish and chips in Neatham, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Neatham and across Hampshire.
- Festive open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Neatham
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Neatham
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Neatham
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for festive family gatherings and end-of-year customer events.
In a small place like Neatham, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Neatham?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
These are some of the bookings we take in Neatham and Hampshire:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
- End-of-year customer events
- Depot Christmas treats
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
Neatham questions
Which station is closest to Neatham?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How far is Neatham from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What time is best for food?
Food early on is usually wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Neatham?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. It gets dark in Neatham by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there is good light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Neatham?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Neatham
- No kitchen needed
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Neatham in December: what to know
Neatham is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Neatham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Holy Rood Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Holybourne (1 mile north-west), Wyck (1 mile south-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile north-east), Alton (2 miles south-west) and East Worldham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Allen Gallery (1.6 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Schools near Neatham include Treloar School (0.7 miles west) and Eggar's School (0.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find White Hart pub (under half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
- 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