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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Portsmouth
Christmas party fish and chips in all 19 towns and villages of Portsmouth, with fish and chips cooked on the day, at the time you choose.
Christmas Party Fish and Chips across Portsmouth
Where we cater in Portsmouth
A fish and chip van for Christmas parties at work, at home or at a hired venue. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.
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Christmas party fish and chips in Portsmouth: what to expect
The Christmas season is short and busy, so it pays to ask early. We are often asked to cater festive family gatherings and club and society Christmas socials, with curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas.
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat.
- We start with a few details about your Christmas party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Prices in Portsmouth
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Portsmouth, including Portsmouth
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Portsmouth
Locally, our bookings take us close to Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. Nearby too are The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Christmas across Portsmouth: what to know
In Portsmouth’s towns, a Christmas party might be in a car park by the office; in its villages, at the hall or a farmhouse. Let us know about the spot and the route. 19 of the places we cover in Portsmouth are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Portsmouth: With the A3 and A27 nearby, December journeys to Portsmouth are straightforward. A Christmas fair at St Wilfrid is just the kind of event a chip van suits. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Portsmouth, so put the van where there’s good light.
Why a fish and chip van works
It’s hot food on a cold day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Portsmouth, people book us for events such as:
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Keep the queue dry
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Check the van can park on site
Stagger groups so the queue stays short.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Portsmouth
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your Christmas party in Portsmouth, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Portsmouth: your questions answered
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
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- 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