Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Shipton Bellinger events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Shipton Bellinger and the surrounding area.
- End-of-year customer events
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs at schools
Planning an event in Shipton Bellinger?
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Christmas party fish and chips in Shipton Bellinger, cooked to order
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for club and society Christmas socials and christmas fairs at schools.
Near Shipton Bellinger, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. December in Shipton Bellinger means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. A van cooks on the spot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shipton Bellinger
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Shipton Bellinger
Other occasions in Shipton Bellinger
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Shipton Bellinger?
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
These are some of the bookings we take in Shipton Bellinger and Hampshire:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year customer events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Shipton Bellinger Primary School, suit a chip van.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
Questions from Shipton Bellinger
What’s the nearest station to Shipton Bellinger?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Shipton Bellinger 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.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening usually works best, before the drinks really flow. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Christmas parties in Shipton Bellinger: local tips
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. Shipton Bellinger is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shipton Bellinger to Southampton (23 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Peter is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Grateley station is about 3.4 miles away.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of SP9 and the streets around it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Shipton Bellinger, we also cover Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Shipton Bellinger includes Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Boot Inn (within half a mile east)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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