Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in St Cross, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across St Cross and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas family parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
A chip van near St Cross
Events we cater in St Cross
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.3 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
About our Christmas party fish and chips in St Cross
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater new Year parties and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons.
In St Cross, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in St Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. It gets dark in St Cross by about 4:00pm at Christmas; park the van where there’s good light, and keep the walk short.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
FAQs for St Cross
Which station is closest to St Cross?
Winchester station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What time is best for food?
Early in the evening typically works best. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in St Cross
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to St Cross
Other occasions in St Cross
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in St Cross
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
St Cross in December: what to know
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your Christmas party in St Cross will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If a church like St. Cross Church is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like St Faith's Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO22 and SO23, we can bring the van to you. From Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Schools near St Cross include Kings' School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn Public House (within half a mile south)
- 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