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Christmas party fish and chips in Rooksdown, Hampshire
Christmas party fish and chips in Rooksdown: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
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How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Rooksdown
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. For PTA Christmas events and festive open days, we can cook curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Around Rooksdown, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Rooksdown. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Rooksdown in December: what to know
Rooksdown is about 1 mile north-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In and around Rooksdown, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Rooksdown is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Fort Hill Community School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If a church like The Good Shepherd is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG24, RG23 and RG26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Mill Road, The Square and Hasket Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For Christmas parties just outside Rooksdown, we cover Winklebury (1 mile south), Sherborne St John (1 mile north-east), Basingstoke (1 mile south-east), Worting (2 miles south-west) and Buckskin (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (11 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
A little further out are Willis Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Winklebury Infant School (0.8 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Rooksdown questions
Which station is closest to Rooksdown?
Basingstoke station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Rooksdown close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
When should we eat?
At the time you choose. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, it is dark in Rooksdown by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Where the van can park in Rooksdown
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Stagger groups so the queue stays short in the cold.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
- 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