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Christmas party fish and chips in Northington, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Northington. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas customer days
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Planning an event in Northington?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Northington
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. Typical bookings include festive open days and lights switch-on events, serving pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Northington, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Common questions in Northington
Which station is closest to Northington?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Northington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
When should we book for December?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Christmas parties in Northington: local tips
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Across the SO24 area, we can bring the van to you. Northington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Northington to Southampton (17 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO24 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Other places close to Northington we cover include Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. In December, it’s dark in Northington by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Northington?
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange, because the van comes to you.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Northington, people book us for events such as:
- Festive family gatherings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- PTA Christmas events
If people are coming by rail, Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Where the van can park in Northington
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Book as early as possible for December
- Choose a lit spot for the van
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Festive lights by the van look great.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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