Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Rake events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Rake? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Rake
Christmas catering near Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU33 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Rake to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Rake CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. A Christmas fair at Rake Mission Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU33 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a Christmas party at a home on London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn (less than half a mile south)
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Rake
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for christmas socials for clubs and office Christmas parties.
In winter near Rake, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect allergies in advance
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- December Fridays go first: book early
When service is finished, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Rake?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Rake, people book us for events such as:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Lights switch-on events
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
FAQs for Rake
Which station is closest to Rake?
Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Will the weather be a problem?
We cook inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop us. Plan a short, lit route from the door to the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Where the van can park in Rake
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Places near Rake
More for events in Rake
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rake?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Rake hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. By about 4:00pm in late December, it’s dark in Rake; park the van where there’s good light.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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