Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Penton Mewsey
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Penton Mewsey and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year club parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas party fish and chips in Penton Mewsey
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Christmas party fish and chips in Penton Mewsey, fried fresh
It works for teams who can’t all leave at once, because service can be planned in waves. We are often asked to cater festive open days and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Near Penton Mewsey, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Penton Mewsey
What’s the nearest station to Penton Mewsey?
Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Penton Mewsey close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening typically works best, before the drinks really flow. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Send allergies to us in writing
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Occasions we serve in Penton Mewsey
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Christmas customer days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Harrow Way Community School, suit a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
Planning a Christmas party in Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Penton Mewsey, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east. If a church like Holy Trinity Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the van to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Penton Mewsey, we also cover Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (within half a mile south)
Places near Penton Mewsey
What else we do in Penton Mewsey
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Penton Mewsey in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Penton Mewsey, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
- 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