Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Pennington, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Pennington. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lights switch-on events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs at schools
Planning an event in Pennington?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Pennington
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. For christmas customer days and festive gatherings after Christmas, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Around Pennington, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Book as early as possible for December
Afterwards, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Pennington
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. By about 4:05pm in late December, it is dark in Pennington; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 typically the easier option.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Common questions in Pennington
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Pennington?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
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.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Towns and villages near Pennington
More for events in Pennington
Pennington in December: what to know
Pennington is about 1 mile south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Tell us where your Christmas party in Pennington will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Pennington to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mark is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Priestlands School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Pennington; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about a mile, December breezes can be cold.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of SO41 and the streets around it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Mead Road, Pound Road and Elm Avenue, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Lymington (1 mile north-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Walhampton (1 mile north-east), Everton (1 mile west) and Lymore (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (0.9 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Pennington Infant School (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Pennington
It’s relaxed and fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Club and society Christmas socials
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
If people are coming by rail, Lymington Town station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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