Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Oakley, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Oakley.
- Lights switch-on events
- Festive family gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
Book the van in Oakley
Where the van can park in Oakley
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Oakley
December bookings are planned for the dark and the cold: a lit, sheltered spot, and service timed so people aren’t outside for long. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive gatherings after Christmas and festive open days.
In Oakley, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Christmas parties in Oakley: local tips
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We serve Christmas parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Oakley. Oakley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Oakley to Reading (16 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Oakley CE Junior School, suit a chip van. Train travellers will want to know that Overton station, about 3.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG23, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For Christmas parties just outside Oakley, we cover Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oakley include Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Barley Mow pub (under half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In December, it’s dark in Oakley by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Book as early as possible for December
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
For a work party, food early in the evening usually works best.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
What affects the price in Oakley
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Oakley: your questions answered
How far is Oakley from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Oakley?
Overton station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Nearby places to Oakley
Other occasions in Oakley
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Oakley
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Oakley
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
In Oakley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Depot Christmas treats
- PTA Christmas events
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year customer events
A Christmas fair at St John's is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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