Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Totford, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Totford and the surrounding area.
- New Year parties
- Christmas customer days
- Club and society Christmas socials
Planning an event in Totford?
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- 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
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Christmas party fish and chips in Totford, fried fresh
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for school and PTA Christmas fairs and christmas lunches for shift teams.
In winter near Totford, 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.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Collect allergies in advance
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Places near Totford
Other occasions in Totford
Totford in December: what to know
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Totford is well within our area, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Totford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Totford to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist can book the van as a hot-food stall.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, and we can serve your Christmas party anywhere in it. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Totford?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it’s one dish. A van offers fish, sausages and pies. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Totford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Totford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Totford from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, it is a popular stall. Get in touch with the date.
Events we cater in Totford
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
For colleagues travelling by train, Micheldever station, about 4.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. An afternoon Christmas party in Totford can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm; light the path to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Totford
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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