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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Timsbury events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Timsbury.
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
- Festive family gatherings
Christmas party fish and chips for Timsbury events
Christmas party fish and chips in Timsbury, cooked to order
A Christmas party does not have to mean another turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for christmas family parties and PTA Christmas events.
In winter near Timsbury, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check the van can park on site
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What happens on the day
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. The frying and serving are down to us. Plan your Christmas party in Timsbury around the dark: sunset is about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Timsbury? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Timsbury? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Nearby places to Timsbury
What else we do in Timsbury
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Timsbury: your questions answered
Is Timsbury close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Timsbury?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
We do. Send us your date and site details as early as you can.
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 will be honest about what’s possible.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
A chip van compared with other options
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van can be better value. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Festive bookings around Timsbury
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. In and around Timsbury, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Timsbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Timsbury to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Andrew can book the van as a hot-food stall. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west.
We serve Christmas parties across the SO51 postcode area. Local streets include Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Timsbury, we also cover Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Timsbury includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Romsey School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Malthouse Inn (within half a mile west)
- 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