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Christmas party fish and chips in Vernham Dean, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Christmas party fish and chips in Vernham Dean.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- End-of-year club parties
- Festive open days
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Christmas party fish and chips in Vernham Dean, cooked to order
A chip van is a welcome sight at a Christmas fair, serving hot food on a chilly evening. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for christmas markets and fairs and festive open days.
For a Christmas party near Vernham Dean, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Vernham Dean questions
Do you come out to small places like Vernham Dean?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Vernham Dean from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What time is best for food?
Whenever suits your party. Remember it is dark by about 4pm in December.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Vernham Dean in late December is 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Vernham Dean? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your Christmas party in Vernham Dean
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Christmas customer days
- Depot Christmas treats
- End-of-year club parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Send round an allergy question
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Festive lights by the van look great.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Vernham Dean in December: what to know
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Vernham Dean and nearby villages. Vernham Dean is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 25 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the van to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Bulpits Hill and Back Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Vernham Dean, we also cover Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Within reach you’ll find Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (under half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
More for events in Vernham Dean
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van gives a choice. 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
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- 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