Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in St Mary Bourne
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in St Mary Bourne and the surrounding area.
- Office Christmas parties
- PTA Christmas events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas party fish and chips in St Mary Bourne
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in St Mary Bourne
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Popular choices include pie and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater school and PTA Christmas fairs and end-of-year club parties.
For a Christmas party near St Mary Bourne, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in St Mary Bourne?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Festive open days
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Lights switch-on events
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
Towns and villages near St Mary Bourne
What else we do in St Mary Bourne
Planning a Christmas party in St Mary Bourne
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in St Mary Bourne, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. St Mary Bourne is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from St Mary Bourne to Reading (23 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Mary Bourne Primary School, suit a chip van.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over SP11 and the streets around it. Local streets include Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find Coronation Arms (less than half a mile west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in St Mary Bourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. It gets dark in St Mary Bourne by about 4:00pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in St Mary Bourne?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for St Mary Bourne
What’s the nearest station to St Mary Bourne?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Is St Mary Bourne 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.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
When should we book for December?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Book as early as possible for December
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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