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Christmas party fish and chips in Petersfield, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Petersfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Depot Christmas treats
- Christmas family parties
Fresh fish and chips in Petersfield
For event organisers in Petersfield
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Christmas party fish and chips in Petersfield, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. For christmas markets and fairs and club and society Christmas socials, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
For a festive get-together in Petersfield, fish and chips makes a change from turkey. Plan lighting and a short walk to the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Petersfield?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Christmas fairs at schools
- End-of-year customer events
- Staff Christmas parties
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Peter's Church can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
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.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. December in Petersfield means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- First, tell us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Petersfield?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Petersfield and across Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Flag any coeliac guests
When service is finished, we pack up.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
More for events in Petersfield
Petersfield: your questions answered
Is Petersfield close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Petersfield?
Petersfield station, in Petersfield itself.
Can the van come to Petersfield?
We do. We serve events in Petersfield and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
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.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in Petersfield?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Petersfield in December: what to know
Petersfield is about 10 miles north of Havant, in Hampshire. Christmas parties in Petersfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Petersfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Petersfield to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Petersfield Infant School, suit a chip van. With the A3 and A272 nearby, December journeys to Petersfield are straightforward. Petersfield is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU31 and GU32 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and London Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Petersfield sits on or near the A3 and A272, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. If your venue is just outside Petersfield, we also cover Sheet (1 mile north-east), Steep (1 mile north), Stroud (2 miles west), Steep Marsh (2 miles north) and Langrish (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (10 miles south), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Purbrook (10 miles south-west) and Bordon (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (under half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Petersfield include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local schools include Morton House School (under half a mile south-west) and The Petersfield School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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