Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Southwood
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Southwood. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Club and society Christmas socials
Fresh fish and chips in Southwood
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Southwood
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Typical bookings include end-of-year customer events and new Year parties, with curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips.
Around Southwood, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
A chip van compared with other options
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat in Southwood. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Where the van can park in Southwood
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Southwood in December: what to know
Southwood is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Southwood is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If a church like St John the Baptist is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. For colleagues travelling by train, Fleet station is about 1.5 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU14 and GU51. Local streets include Fleet Road, Kennels Lane and Summit Avenue; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Southwood we cover include Cove (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Aldershot (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hart Shopping Centre (2.1 miles west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Southwood include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cove School (1 mile north-east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (1.7 miles east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Southwood
No restaurant booking, no taxis, because the van comes to you.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas customer days
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Lights switch-on events
A winter fair at a school like Southwood Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
For event organisers in Southwood
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are 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.
Questions from Southwood
What’s the nearest station to Southwood?
The closest is Fleet station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How far is Southwood from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you come to Southwood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Southwood is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you serve in the cold?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, it’s dark in Southwood by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Southwood
- 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