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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in South Ham
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 South Ham.
- Lights switch-on events
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips for South Ham events
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Christmas party fish and chips in South Ham, cooked to order
December dates book up early, so ask as soon as you know yours. We serve pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and christmas fairs at schools.
At a festive party in South Ham, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in South Ham
What’s the nearest station to South Ham?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How far is South Ham from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Get in touch with the date.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in South Ham?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
- Office Christmas parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Anne's Catholic Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Festive bookings around South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG22, we can bring the van to you. South Ham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Saint Peter's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that Basingstoke station is about 1.2 miles away.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG22, RG21 and RG23 start with a parking spot for the van. From Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near South Ham include Aldworth School (under half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. December in South Ham means early darkness: sunset is about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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