Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in St Leonards, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in St Leonards. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive open days
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
Planning an event in St Leonards?
Where the van can park in St Leonards
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
About our Christmas party fish and chips in St Leonards
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for school and PTA Christmas fairs and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas get-together near St Leonards, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Questions from St Leonards
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
For a work party, food early in the evening generally works best.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
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The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in St Leonards?
It is hot food on a cold day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Christmas markets and fairs
A winter fair at a school like St Ives Primary & Nursery School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
Planning a Christmas party in St Leonards
St Leonards is in Hampshire. Around St Leonards, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from St Leonards to Southampton (21 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as All Saints can book the van as a hot-food stall. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of St Leonards, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the BH24 postcode area and the streets around it. From Cedar Avenue, Birch Close and Malmesbury Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to St Leonards we cover include Ashley Heath (1 mile north), St Ives (1 mile north-east), Matchams (1 mile south-east) and Avon Castle (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lymington (14 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Stapehill Abbey (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. An afternoon Christmas party in St Leonards can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:05pm; light the path to the van.
- First, tell us about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
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 will get a clear price. Just use 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