Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Otterbourne events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Otterbourne and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Festive open days
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips for Otterbourne events
Christmas party fish and chips in Otterbourne, fried fresh
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold do not stop us. Whether it is christmas socials for clubs and christmas lunches for shift teams, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy and more.
For a Christmas party near Otterbourne, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- We cover Otterbourne and the whole of Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Otterbourne
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Where the van can park in Otterbourne
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Places near Otterbourne
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How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, it is dark in Otterbourne by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Questions from Otterbourne
Is Otterbourne close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Otterbourne too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is usually wise. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Festive bookings around Otterbourne
Otterbourne is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Otterbourne, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Otterbourne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Otterbourne to Southampton (7 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Otterbourne Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Oakwood Avenue, Meadowcroft Close and Brooklyn Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in South Down (1 mile north-east), Compton (1 mile north), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile north-east) and Ladwell (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles south) and Wolvesey Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Schools near Otterbourne include Thornden School (1.3 miles south-west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (under half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Otterbourne
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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