Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Penton Corner events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Penton Corner.
- End-of-year customer events
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
Christmas party fish and chips for Penton Corner events
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Penton Corner
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for christmas family parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Penton Corner, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Towns and villages near Penton Corner
Other occasions in Penton Corner
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, it is dark in Penton Corner by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Christmas catering near Penton Corner
Penton Corner is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Penton Corner, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Portway Junior School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Holy Trinity Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of SP11. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Short Lane and Beech Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Penton Corner we cover include Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (1 mile north), Red Post Bridge (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.3 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Penton Corner include Harrow Way Community School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Penton Corner
There is no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas family parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Andover station is about 1.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
Where the van can park in Penton Corner
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Penton Corner
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Penton Corner
Is Penton Corner too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Penton Corner?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do we need to supply?
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 soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
For event organisers in Penton Corner
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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