Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Swanwick
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Swanwick. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Staff Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- End-of-year customer events
Fresh fish and chips in Swanwick
Christmas party fish and chips in Swanwick, cooked to order
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Whether it is christmas lunches for shift teams and new Year parties, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In winter near Swanwick, we need firm ground and light. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Occasions we serve in Swanwick
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas markets and fairs
- New Year parties
- Festive open days
- Depot Christmas treats
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Paul can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Swanwick
Can you serve near the sea around Swanwick?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Swanwick?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes. Tell us the date and pitch.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Christmas catering near Swanwick
Swanwick is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Swanwick or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places across Hampshire.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sarisbury Church of England Junior School, hot fish and chips goes down well. The coast is within about 2 miles of Swanwick, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We serve Christmas parties across SO31 and PO15. Local streets include Walpole Lane, Ashby Mews and Swanwick Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south-east), Burridge (1 mile north-east) and Sarisbury Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (within half a mile north) and St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Ship Inn (within half a mile west)
Places near Swanwick
Also in Swanwick
What affects the price in Swanwick
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. Sunset in Swanwick in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Plan cover for the queue
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Plan cover for the queue.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
What the van needs
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:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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