Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Smannell events
Christmas party fish and chips in Smannell: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Lights switch-on events
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Smannell
Christmas party fish and chips in Smannell, fried fresh
It suits teams on shifts, because service can be planned in waves. We’re frequently asked to cater PTA Christmas events and festive family gatherings, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In winter near Smannell, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Smannell
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Smannell?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
In Smannell and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- PTA Christmas events
- New Year parties
- Staff Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
If a church like Christ Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. An afternoon Christmas party in Smannell can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm; light the path to the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Towns and villages near Smannell
Other occasions in Smannell
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
FAQs for Smannell
Do you come out to small places like Smannell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Smannell from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will the weather be a problem?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How early do Christmas dates go?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the spot with the venue
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is pork only. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Christmas parties in Smannell: local tips
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your Christmas party in Smannell will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Smannell is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Smannell to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, suit a chip van. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Stoke Road and Smannell Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Smannell, we also cover Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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