Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Tinkers Cross events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Tinkers Cross.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive family gatherings
- Christmas fairs at schools
A chip van near Tinkers Cross
About our Christmas party fish and chips in Tinkers Cross
It’s a crowd-pleaser, which makes it ideal for a big, mixed group. Whether it is office Christmas parties and warehouse and depot Christmas lunches, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce and more.
In a small place like Tinkers Cross, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planning a Christmas party in Tinkers Cross
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Tinkers Cross or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Tinkers Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Fordingbridge Junior School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Christmas parties anywhere in SP6 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Tinkers Cross we cover include Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Tinkers Cross includes Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Tinkers Cross include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.9 miles south)
Questions from Tinkers Cross
Do you come out to small places like Tinkers Cross?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you cover Tinkers Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Tinkers Cross is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet does not feel festive. Hot food from the van does. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price or the cost guide.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Tinkers Cross?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
If a church like Sandleheath Village Hall is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. At about 4:05pm in late December, it gets dark in Tinkers Cross, so put the van where there is good light.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
For event organisers in Tinkers Cross
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Towns and villages near Tinkers Cross
What else we do in Tinkers Cross
Where the van can park in Tinkers Cross
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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