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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Soberton Heath
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 Soberton Heath.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Soberton Heath
FAQs for Soberton Heath
Is Soberton Heath 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.
Is Soberton Heath close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Will the weather be a problem?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Soberton Heath
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Whether it’s festive family gatherings and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In winter near Soberton Heath, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Soberton Heath
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Christmas catering near Soberton Heath
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We serve Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Soberton Heath and nearby villages. Soberton Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Soberton Heath to Southampton (11 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Newtown Soberton Infant School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of SO32 and PO17. From Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Soberton Heath include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Places near Soberton Heath
What else we do in Soberton Heath
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a fish and chip van is a great choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
Occasions we serve in Soberton Heath
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs at schools
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Plan your Christmas party in Soberton Heath around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Soberton Heath
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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