Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Boarhunt
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Boarhunt.
- End-of-year club parties
- Lights switch-on events
- End-of-year customer events
Christmas party fish and chips in Boarhunt
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Boarhunt
A fish and chip van in the car park or outside the venue gives everyone a hot meal. We’re often asked to cater office Christmas parties and christmas fairs at schools, with curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Boarhunt, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Common questions in Boarhunt
Do you come out to small places like Boarhunt?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Boarhunt?
Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Planning a Christmas party in Boarhunt
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Boarhunt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Nicholas can book the van as a hot-food stall.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of PO17. For Christmas parties just outside Boarhunt, we cover Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Other occasions in Boarhunt
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. December in Boarhunt means early darkness: the light goes at about 4:00pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Boarhunt. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Think about a gazebo or covered doorway
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Send people out in groups in the cold.
Festive lights by the van look great.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boarhunt? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Boarhunt
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
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. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your Christmas party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
- 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