Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Dibden Purlieu events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Dibden Purlieu and across Hampshire.
- Christmas socials for clubs
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
Christmas party fish and chips in Dibden Purlieu
Dibden Purlieu: your questions answered
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 Dibden Purlieu?
Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
We cook inside the van, so the weather does not stop us. Keep the van close to the door.
When should we eat?
Early in the evening normally works best. For lunchtime, we will work to your break.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Dibden Purlieu
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. We’re often asked to cater festive open days and staff Christmas parties, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
At a festive party in Dibden Purlieu, the van on the drive goes down well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep the queue dry
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask about allergies on the party invitation
Serving early, before the drinks flow, is frequently wise.
Hot drinks alongside make it even better.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Dibden Purlieu?
It suits shift teams who cannot all go out together.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Dibden Purlieu:
- Festive open days
- Christmas socials for clubs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Wildground Infant School, suit a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Dibden Purlieu
More for events in Dibden Purlieu
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
Dibden Purlieu in December: what to know
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Dibden Purlieu, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Southampton Town Quay station is about 2.8 miles away. If a church like St. Andrew's Church and Centre is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening. Dibden Purlieu is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 4 miles of Dibden Purlieu, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Dibden Purlieu, we also cover Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Dibden Purlieu includes Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Noadswood School (under half a mile north-west) and Testwood School (0.9 miles north-west)
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your Christmas party. The frying and serving are down to us. It gets dark in Dibden Purlieu by about 4:00pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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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