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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in St Mary's
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in St Mary's. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas customer days
- Depot Christmas treats
Book the van in St Mary's
Food your guests will love
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.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Christmas party fish and chips in St Mary's, cooked to order
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, with hot food for visitors in the cold. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for warehouse and depot Christmas lunches and club and society Christmas socials.
Around St Mary's, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan cover for the queue
- Confirm allergies by email
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan lighting near the hatch
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot before the party starts.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in St Mary's
Can the van park in Houndwell Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is St Mary's close to London?
About 70 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
At the time you choose. Remember it’s dark by about 4pm in December.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for your Christmas party cost in St Mary's?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you serve in the cold?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Christmas catering near St Mary's
St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. St Mary's is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. St Mary's is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
A Christmas fair at St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. If people are coming by rail, Southampton Central station is about 0.8 miles away. St Mary's is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about a mile of St Mary's, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over SO14, SO15 and SO18. From New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).
A little further out are Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (under half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Woolston School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Joiners pub (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Plan your Christmas party in St Mary's around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in St Mary's
It is relaxed and fun, and people talk about it.
In St Mary's and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas family parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hope Community School Southampton, suit a chip van.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
Places near St Mary's
Other occasions in St Mary's
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why St Mary's hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Southampton, including St Mary's
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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