Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for The Hummicks events
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to The Hummicks and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family gatherings
- PTA Christmas events
Fresh fish and chips in The Hummicks
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in The Hummicks
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Typical bookings include festive gatherings after Christmas and christmas markets and fairs, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near The Hummicks, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your Christmas party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in The Hummicks?
It feels festive without being formal, and people talk about it.
Whatever the occasion in The Hummicks, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Staff Christmas parties
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- End-of-year customer events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Beaulieu Village Primary School, suit a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Christmas parties in The Hummicks: local tips
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We serve Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in The Hummicks and nearby villages. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from The Hummicks to Southampton (7 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. A Christmas fair at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of The Hummicks, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside The Hummicks, we cover Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Schools near The Hummicks include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in The Hummicks and across Hampshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your Christmas party. We handle the cooking and serving. An afternoon Christmas party in The Hummicks can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm, so put the van where there is good light.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in The Hummicks? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
The Hummicks: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like The Hummicks?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it is dark early.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Plan cover for the queue.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Nearby places to The Hummicks
Also in The Hummicks
- 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