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Christmas party fish and chips in Stone, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Stone? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive open days
- Christmas fairs at schools
Christmas party fish and chips for Stone events
Christmas party fish and chips in Stone, cooked to order
For a family gathering over Christmas, the van can come to you, if the date suits. We are often asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and christmas markets and fairs, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In winter near Stone, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Choose a lit spot for the van
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
- Put allergy details in writing
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
We arrive in good time and set up in a lit spot.
Christmas music near the van sets the mood.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Stone hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Also near Stone
Other occasions in Stone
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Stone in December: what to know
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Stone and nearby villages. Stone is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Stone to Southampton (9 miles away).
Stone is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in SO45, we can fry fresh for your guests. For Christmas parties just outside Stone, we cover Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Stone includes Mill Hill.
Stone questions
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Stone?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
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 do Christmas markets?
Yes. Send us the event details and the pitch information.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you come to Stone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Stone is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Stone in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. A lunchtime party is the only one served in good daylight.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- We park up, heat the fryers and serve hot food on a cold day.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Stone, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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