Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Ower, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ower? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas family parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas party fish and chips in Ower
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Plan your Christmas party in Ower around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ower? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas party fish and chips in Ower, fried fresh
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. Typical bookings include depot Christmas treats and school and PTA Christmas fairs, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Ower, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Ower in December: what to know
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. In and around Ower, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Ower is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Ower is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO51 start with a parking spot for the van. From Romsey Road and Salisbury Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For Christmas parties just outside Ower, we cover Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south) and Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Ower includes Copythorne Common.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.7 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Ower
More for events in Ower
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ower
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Staff Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Totton station, about 3 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Send round an allergy question
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Flag any coeliac guests
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot before the party starts.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet doesn’t feel festive. Hot fish and chips is. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
See how we price or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Ower
Do you come out to small places like Ower?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Ower?
The closest is Totton station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
For event organisers in Ower
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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