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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Sherborne St John
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Sherborne St John and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas customer days
Planning an event in Sherborne St John?
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Sherborne St John? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Sherborne St John
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-year club parties and end-of-year customer events.
For a Christmas party near Sherborne St John, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
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It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas family parties
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Sherborne St John
Which station is closest to Sherborne St John?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Sherborne St John too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it is raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we will send a quote.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Sherborne St John in December: what to know
Sherborne St John is about 2 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Sherborne St John, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Sherborne St John. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. A Christmas fair at Church of St. Andrew is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the RG24 postcode area. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Cranes Road, Bourne Field and Church Path, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Sherborne St John we cover include Rooksdown (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (2 miles south), Basingstoke (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-west) and South Ham (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (12 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Basing House (3.1 miles south-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Everest Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Sherborne St John
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Sherborne St John, so put the van where there is good light.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Confirm allergies by email
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
- 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