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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Test Valley events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your Christmas party in Test Valley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive open days
- Christmas markets and fairs
Planning an event in Test Valley?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Test Valley
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-year club parties and christmas family parties, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
Near Test Valley, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Christmas parties in Test Valley: local tips
Test Valley is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Test Valley to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 22 miles away.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Ashmansworth (1 mile east), Vernham Street (3 miles west), Upper Green (4 miles north), Inkpen Common (5 miles north) and Hell Corner (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (7 miles south), Tadley (13 miles east), Popley (15 miles east), Tidworth (11 miles south-west) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Open spaces near Test Valley include Pilot Hill.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Places near Test Valley
What else we do in Test Valley
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van brings the meal to the team. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Test Valley hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Test Valley
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. December in Test Valley means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
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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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Keep the queue dry
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Park the van close to the door.
Festive lights by the van look great.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
For event organisers in Test Valley
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Test Valley: your questions answered
How far is Test Valley from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Test Valley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do Christmas markets?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Send us the details.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
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.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
- 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