Hampshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Wickham Common, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Wickham Common.
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Depot Christmas treats
Christmas party fish and chips in Wickham Common
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van in the car park keeps it simple. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Wickham Common hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Wickham Common
The Christmas season is short and busy, so ask as soon as you know yours. Whether it is christmas fairs at schools and christmas family parties, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In winter near Wickham Common, we need firm ground and light. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Wickham Common
There’s no venue to book or taxis to arrange.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Christmas customer days
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Nicholas can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your Christmas party. Sunset in Wickham Common in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Send us your December date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access and lighting at the spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, lighting and the serving spot with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We clear our spot and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Wickham Common
Which station is closest to Wickham Common?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Wickham Common from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Keep the queue dry
- Collect allergies in advance
- Tell facilities or the venue about the van
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is often wise.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Festive bookings around Wickham Common
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Wickham Common to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Wickham Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wickham Common to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Wickham Church of England Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. If people are coming by rail, Fareham station is about 2.8 miles away.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve Christmas parties include Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Within reach you will find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Old House Hotel (1 mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Wickham Common
Also in Wickham Common
- 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