Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Viables events
Christmas party fish and chips in Viables: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open days
Christmas party fish and chips in Viables
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Viables
A Christmas party doesn’t have to mean another turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. Whether it is end-of-year customer events and school and PTA Christmas fairs, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
At a festive party in Viables, the van on the drive goes down well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Places near Viables
Other occasions in Viables
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Viables hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. December in Viables means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Viables? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Christmas catering near Viables
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For Christmas parties in Viables, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Basingstoke station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG21, RG22 and RG25, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Queen Mary's College (less than half a mile north) and The Costello School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Check the van can park on site
- Send round an allergy question
For a work party, food early in the evening normally works best.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Viables?
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Lights switch-on events
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
If a church like Church of All Saints is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Viables? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
FAQs for Viables
Could you trade in Hackwood Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Viables?
Basingstoke station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you cover Viables?
We do. Viables is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
- 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