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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Shobley
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Shobley.
- PTA Christmas events
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
Planning an event in Shobley?
Should I sort the food myself?
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 usually the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Shobley
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for depot Christmas treats and family Christmas get-togethers.
Near Shobley, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In December, it is dark in Shobley by about 4:05pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a Christmas meal out, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. 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.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Christmas parties in Shobley: local tips
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. From the centre of Shobley to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Shobley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shobley to Southampton (16 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Poulner Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Shobley; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in BH24, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Confirm allergies by email
Afterwards, we pack up.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Places near Shobley
What else we do in Shobley
Common questions in Shobley
Is Shobley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shobley.
Do you come to Shobley?
We do. We serve events in Shobley and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Shobley
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Office Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St John the Baptist draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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