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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Winnall
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Winnall.
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
Christmas party fish and chips for Winnall events
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Winnall
It works for teams who cannot all leave at once, with service timed to each group. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for school and PTA Christmas fairs and work Christmas parties.
For a Christmas get-together near Winnall, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Winnall in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. Lunchtime is the brightest slot in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Winnall?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Winnall in December: what to know
Winnall is about 1 mile north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings in Winnall come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Winnall is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
With the M3 nearby, December journeys to Winnall are straightforward. A winter fair at a school like Winnall Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO23, SO21 and SO20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Moss Road, Water Lane and Imber Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Winnall is on the M3, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For Christmas parties just outside Winnall, we cover Kings Worthy (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north-east), Abbots Worthy (2 miles north), Temple Valley (2 miles east) and Morestead (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (7 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester City Museum (0.8 miles west) and Wolvesey Castle (0.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Leigh House Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Peter Symonds College (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (under half a mile south)
Where the van can park in Winnall
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure the van and queue are well lit
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Afterwards, we pack up.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
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Questions from Winnall
Could you trade in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Winnall?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1 mile away.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
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 to keep the queue moving.
When should we book for December?
Very early. Fridays in December book up first.
Occasions we serve in Winnall
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family Christmas get-togethers
- Festive open days
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- End-of-year club parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist can book the van as a hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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