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Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Bitterne Manor events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party turns food into part of your Christmas party in Bitterne Manor.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Festive open days
Book the van in Bitterne Manor
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. December in Bitterne Manor means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Bitterne Manor
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. For christmas family parties and festive gatherings after Christmas, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
In Bitterne Manor, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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What else we do in Bitterne Manor
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies in advance
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan lighting near the hatch
Park the van close to the door.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Bitterne Manor?
Rain or shine, the fryers keep going.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Depot Christmas treats
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas family parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bitterne Manor Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
Bitterne Manor: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Bitterne Manor from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at Christmas, but it is one dish. A chip van gives a choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning a Christmas party in Bitterne Manor
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO18 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Bitterne Manor is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
If a church like Church of St Denys is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Train travellers will want to know that Bitterne station is in Bitterne Manor itself. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Bitterne Manor, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bitterne Manor, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of Southampton takes in SO18, SO17 and SO14, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Ivy Road, North Road and South Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's Independent School (0.6 miles east) and Bitterne Park School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Junction Inn Public House (within half a mile north-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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