Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Soake events
Christmas party fish and chips in Soake: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas socials for clubs
Christmas party fish and chips for Soake events
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Soake
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for new Year parties and staff Christmas parties.
In a small place like Soake, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Festive bookings around Soake
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Soake, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Soake to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Denmead Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as The Mead End can book the van as a hot-food stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in PO7 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Soake Road and Hambledon Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Soake include The Cowplain School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mead End pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Soake
What else we do in Soake
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
A cold buffet in December isn’t much of a treat. Hot fish and chips is. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What affects the price in Soake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Soake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Where the van can park in Soake
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Common questions in Soake
Which station is closest to Soake?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Soake 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’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it’s a popular stall. Send us the details.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Soake.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Soake in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Soake?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 3.7 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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