Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Upton Grey events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Upton Grey and across Hampshire.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive family gatherings
Planning an event in Upton Grey?
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Upton Grey
Everything is fried inside the van, so the weather doesn’t stop service. For lights switch-on events and festive gatherings after Christmas, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
In winter near Upton Grey, we need firm ground and light. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Upton Grey
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, it’s dark in Upton Grey by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the van and the queue. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Occasions we serve in Upton Grey
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever the occasion in Upton Grey, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas get-togethers
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Hook station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
Towns and villages near Upton Grey
More for events in Upton Grey
Planning a Christmas party in Upton Grey
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In and around Upton Grey, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Upton Grey is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
For Christmas parties in RG25, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your Christmas party is on Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). The countryside around Upton Grey includes Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upton Grey?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas lunch, a van means no booking, no travel and no time off site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Questions from Upton Grey
Which station is closest to Upton Grey?
Hook station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Upton Grey close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
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.
Will the weather be a problem?
The van copes fine. Guests appreciate cover and a short walk.
When should we eat?
Whenever suits your party. Plan lighting, as it’s dark early.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
- 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