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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Winsor
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Winsor and across Hampshire.
- PTA Christmas events
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Fresh fish and chips in Winsor
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Plan your Christmas party in Winsor around the dark: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Winsor, cooked to order
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for office Christmas parties and PTA Christmas events.
Near Winsor, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
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 will let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Winsor in December: what to know
Winsor is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in the SO40 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Winsor is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Winsor to Southampton (7 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book the van as a hot-food stall. A winter fair at a school like Copythorne CofE Infant School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Winsor, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a Christmas party on streets such as Winsor Road, Winsor Lane and Pound Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Copythorne (1 mile north-west), Bartley (1 mile south-west), Netley Marsh (1 mile south-east), Cadnam (1 mile west) and Newbridge (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1 mile east) and Eling Experience (2.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Compass Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Questions from Winsor
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Winsor?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
We do. Tell us the date, site and numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a Christmas favourite, but it is pork only. A chip van gives a choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Winsor
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Winsor
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Winsor
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask about your date in the autumn, or earlier
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- 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.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Winsor?
By December, many people have had several Christmas dinners, so fish and chips is a welcome change.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-year customer events
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs at schools
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.7 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Nearby places to Winsor
What else we do in Winsor
- 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