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Christmas party fish and chips in Stanmore, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Stanmore? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- New Year parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Lights switch-on events
Christmas party fish and chips in Stanmore
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Stanmore hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Stanmore and across Hampshire
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Stanmore
Fish and chips is food everyone enjoys, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for festive gatherings after Christmas and christmas markets and fairs.
Around Stanmore, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
FAQs for Stanmore
Could you trade in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Stanmore from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Stanmore in December: what to know
Stanmore is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Stanmore, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
With the A3090 nearby, December journeys to Stanmore are straightforward. If a church like Saint Luke is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO22 and SO23 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Fox Lane, Kings Road and Romsey Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A3090 close by, Stanmore is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Badger Farm (1 mile south), St Cross (1 mile south-east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Weeke (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Stanmore includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Stanmore include Kings' School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (0.6 miles east)
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Stanmore
Also in Stanmore
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan cover for the queue
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check the van can park on site
Park the van close to the door.
Fairy lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. December in Stanmore means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Occasions we serve in Stanmore
It’s relaxed and fun.
In Stanmore and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Winchester station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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