Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Up Nately, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Up Nately? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Festive family gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
Planning an event in Up Nately?
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Up Nately
We plan winter events around the dark and the weather: a well-lit spot for the van and the queue, and a quick, organised service. We’re often asked to cater end-of-year club parties and office Christmas parties, with gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Up Nately, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
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Questions from Up Nately
How far is Up Nately from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Up Nately too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to Up Nately?
We do. We serve events in Up Nately and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
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.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
Not for the cooking. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. December in Up Nately means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- You tell us the date, the venue or site, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- Arrival time and a well-lit spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order and serve from the hatch on time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your Christmas party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Up Nately. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Up Nately
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Festive bookings around Up Nately
Up Nately is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Up Nately as standard, so your Christmas party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Hook station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. If a church like Church of St. Stephen is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We serve Christmas parties across the RG27 postcode area. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Heather Lane, Wood Lane and Greywell Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Nately Scures (1 mile north), Greywell (1 mile south-east), Newnham (1 mile north), Hook Common (1 mile north-east) and Warnborough Green (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.6 miles west) and Odiham Castle (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Up Nately includes The Mill Field and Tundry Hill.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Check the van can park on site
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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