Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Owslebury Bottom
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Owslebury Bottom? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Office Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas socials for clubs
Book the van in Owslebury Bottom
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Owslebury Bottom
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. For christmas family parties and festive open days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Owslebury Bottom, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Owslebury Bottom? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Owslebury Bottom questions
Do you come out to small places like Owslebury Bottom?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Owslebury Bottom from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Owslebury Bottom in December: what to know
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in the SO21 area, we can bring the van to you. Owslebury Bottom is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Owslebury Bottom to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. A Christmas fair at Church of St Andrew is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Owslebury Bottom, we also cover Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send round an allergy question
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Owslebury Bottom?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Owslebury Bottom:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year club parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Owslebury Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Owslebury Bottom, so put the van where there is good light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Owslebury Bottom hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Owslebury Bottom and across Hampshire
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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